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What covers the stomach and the most of the intestines?
Peritoneum is the serous membrane that covers the lining of the stomach.
What kind of epithelial cells form the inner lining of the small intestines?
Columnar epithelium forms the lining of the stomach and intestines
Can bulimia do to the intestines?
i don't think it does anything to your intestines, its your oesophagus that it damages, and it rots your teeth and damages the lining of your stomach.
Can a toothpick kill someone?
A toothpick that is swallowed can puncture the lining of the stomach, small intestines, large intestines, colon, or can damage the rectum.
What is beef tripe?
It is the stomach lining of a cow. Or go to wikipedia......
What is the difference between rugae and villi?
the rugae is found in the stomach. The villi is in the lining of the small intestines.
What does alcohol do to you large and small intestines?
Alcohol can damage the cells lining the stomach and intestines, which can block the absorption and breakdown of nutrients in those organs.
What does helicobacter bacteria cause?
There are many forms of helicobacter. It is mainly found in the lining of intestines and many forms cannot affect humans, but mainly animals (esp. mice). the only helicobacter that is needed to be worried about s helicobacter pylori which can usually cause stomach ulcers and if not treated cause serious harm.
What tissue forms the lining of the stomach and the small intestine?
The basic lining of both is stratified squamous epithelium (SSE).However, the type of SSE in stomach and intestines is specially modified for that particular region. For instance, the SSE in the stomach is contains special cells which secrete gastric juices, while at the same time, the lining of the stomach should be able to withstand the acidity of these juices. The SSE lining the [small] intestines on the other hand, contains projections called villi (singular villus) which aid in digestion and also increase the surface area of the intestines; and the SSE also contains goblet cells which secrete mucus.
Drinking sea water causes the loss of water from cells lining the stomach and intestines is an example of what?
Osmosis
Which type of muscle forms the stomach lungs and intestines?
smooth muscle
How is surface area maximized in the stomach and small intestines?
The stomach lining is quite smooth. The small intestine is lined with villi which increases surface area. Think of villi as little round popsicle sticks protruding from the lining.
