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What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?

A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.


What gland is found in the mucosa of the small intestine and produces intestinal juice?

The gland found in the mucosa of the small intestine that produces intestinal juice is known as the intestinal gland or crypts of Lieberkühn. These glands secrete a watery fluid that contains enzymes to help with digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.


What is the description of the inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig?

The inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig is lined with gastric mucosa, which contains gastric pits leading to gastric glands. These gastric glands secrete enzymes and mucus that aid in digestion. The lining also has rugae, which are folds that allow for expansion of the stomach.


What causes diffuse mildlyerythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?

Diffuse mildly erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum can be caused by various conditions, including chronic gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID use, or stress-related mucosal injury. It is important to identify the underlying cause through further investigation and appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the best course of treatment.


What is a buccal mucosa?

Buccal mucosa is the mucosa lining the inside of the cheeks, and lips. Although the mucosa lining the inside of the lips is sometimes referred to labial mucosa, but it essentially just a continuation of the buccal mucosa. It is composed of stratified non-keritinised epithelium.This type of epithelliem in the oral cavity is also termed 'lining mucosa'. As apposed to 'masticatory mucosa' which covers the hard palate, attached gingiva, and dorsal surface of the tongue. There is also 'specialized mucosa' which is only found on the dorsal surface f the tongue.

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What is gastric mucosal?

The gastric mucosa is located in the stomach. In humans the gastric mucosa is approximately 1 mm thick with a smooth and soft surface.


Folds in the gastric mucosa?

Gastric folds are the rugae or wrinkles in the inner lining of the stomach. These folds help the stomach expand to accommodate food and aid in the mechanical digestion process. The folds also contain gastric glands which secrete gastric juices to help break down food.


What has the author Herbert F Helander written?

Herbert F. Helander has written: 'Ultrastructure of fundus glands of the mouse gastric mucosa' -- subject(s): Gastric juice, Gastric mucosa


What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?

A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.


What hormone is secreted by gastric mucosa?

Somatostatin


What is the membrane on the surface of the stomach call?

gastric mucosa


Digestive fluid formed by stomach mucosa?

Gastric Juice


Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?

gastric Ulcers


What is oxyntic mucosa?

75% of gastric glands are present in Oxyntic Mucosa and contain endocrine,chief,parietal and enterochromaffin cells. Oxyntic mucosa is a subtype of mucosal lining present in gastric lumen,a neck like structure subdevided in isthmus,neck and base(fundus)wher all these glands are found Regards, Manjary Upadhyay, Business Training Manager, True Care Business, Piramal Health Care, Delhi


What has the author Rakhmetkaji I Bersimbaev written?

Rakhmetkaji I. Bersimbaev has written: 'Cellular mechanisms in the regulation of gastric secretory cells' -- subject(s): Gastric mucosa, Gastrointestinal Hormone Receptors, Gastrointestinal system, Intestinal Mucosa, Intestinal secretions, Physiology, Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone, Secretion


What is heterotopic gastric mucosa?

Heterotopic gastric mucosa refers to the presence of stomach-like tissue in an abnormal location within the gastrointestinal tract. It can occur in various locations, such as the esophagus or small intestine, and is associated with conditions like Barrett's esophagus. Symptoms can include reflux, inflammation, and potentially an increased risk of developing cancer.


What transition in epithelial type exists at the gastroesophageal junction?

Squamous cells in the oesophagus, to columnar cells in the gastric mucosa.