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Produce mucus and are found in the submucosa of the small intestine?
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What is the main fuction of the gastric glands?
The main biological function of the duodenum, which is the first and smallest section of the small intestine, is that it's the place where most of the body's chemical breakdown of food occurs.
What are the cells that produce mucous in the large intestine called?
Mucus
What protects the large intestine?
mucus
What are cells abundant within the large intestine called that produce large amounts of lubricating mucus to aid in the passage of feces to the end of the digestive tract?
goblet cells
How does the internal surface of the colon compare with the internal surface of the small intestine?
Small intestine has lots and lots of villi and microvilli for absorption, large intestine absorbs water and it has lots and lots of goblet cells that produce mucus so it's easier to remove waste (aka poop)
What is supplied to the human body by bacteria that live in the large intestine?
mucus
What are Wine glass shaped cells that secrete mucus?
The Wine glass shaped cells that secrete mucus are called "goblet cells". These are simple columnar epithelial cells found scattered among the epithelial linings of intestine and respiratory tract.
Does mucus line the small intestine?
Yes the mucous does line the small intestine and here its called plicacircularis, whis is folded and is further folded
What substance does the cilia produce?
Mucus if anything.
Does the circulatory system produce mucus?
No, it doesn't.
What protects the lining of the small intestine from the acid that enters this area from the stomach?
The stomach lining is protected from the very strong acid of the stomach by a coat of mucus. It is secreted by mucous membranes.
Why is older lab coughing up mucus?
because some labs have a retaining mucus cell that may produce mucus in there older years
