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What is the cells present in the stomach?
Hi:) there is a wall of mucus on the inside of your stomach. The mucus is there so that the acid in your stomach doesn't eat through your stomach. If you didn't have that wall of mucus you would have a big hole in your stomach, and I am pretty sure NO ONE wants that. Basically the wall of mucus that is in your stomach is a shield.
How do the wall of the stomach different from the wall of the esophagus?
The wall of the stomach is thicker and has an additional layer of smooth muscle called the muscularis externa, which allows for mixing and churning of food. The stomach also secretes digestive enzymes and acid to help break down food. In contrast, the wall of the esophagus is thinner and lacks the specialized functions of the stomach, mainly designed for transportation of food to the stomach.
What are the inner folds of the stomach called?
The leftover of your lunch ;D The stomach, as an organ, doesn't have a term to refer to the inside of it, as far as I know. In conversation, 'the inside of the stomach' will usually suffice in describing the inside of the stomach. Hardly detailed, but meh.
What is the function of the rugae or folds in the stomach?
The function of the rugae on the stomach wall is to aid in digestion. This smooth's out as the stomach is filled with food.
What other organ in the abdominal cavity has folds similar to those in the stomach wall?
The organ in the abdominal cavity that has folds similar to those in the stomach wall is the small intestine. The inner lining of the small intestine features folds called plicae circulares, which increase the surface area for absorption, much like the rugae in the stomach that allow for expansion and enhance gastric function. Both structures serve to optimize their respective organ functions through increased surface area.
What is a description of fetal omphalocele?
A birth defect in which portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
What is a description of fetal gastroschisis?
A birth defect in which the stomach and intestines protrude through improperly formed abdominal wall muscles and float in the amniotic fluid.
Finger-like structurs that coverthe inner wall of the small intestine?
stomach
What makes up the wall of the stomach?
The wall of the stomach is structurally similar to other parts of the digestive tube, with the exception that the stomach has an extra oblique layer of smooth muscle inside the circular layer, which aids in performance of complex grinding motions.
What is the function of the inner wall of the stomach?
The inner wall of the stomach is folded into many furrows called rugae (any fold, ridge, or furrow found within an organ). At the bottom of these folds are the secretary cells called the gastric pits ( Cells located at the bottom of rugae within the stomach). These are surrounded by a thick protective layer of mucus. This mucus on the inner wall of your stomach protects you from Hydrochloric acid (a clear, colorless, liquid with a strong, sharp odor and strongly acidic taste) from burning a hole in your stomach.
What additional muscle layer is the wall of the stomach that is not found in the digestive track?
The inner oblique layer of the muscularis mucosae.
What is the cells present in the stomach?
Hi:) there is a wall of mucus on the inside of your stomach. The mucus is there so that the acid in your stomach doesn't eat through your stomach. If you didn't have that wall of mucus you would have a big hole in your stomach, and I am pretty sure NO ONE wants that. Basically the wall of mucus that is in your stomach is a shield.
Why inner lining of stomach is protected by mucus?
Mucus prevents the inner lining of stomach from being digested by secretions such as HCl which is released in a highly concentrated form by gastric glands and from other enzymes too.If mucus layer breaks then digestive enzymes begin to digest the inner wall of stomach and can develop holes.This condition is known is Ulcer.
Descibe the wall of the urinary bladder of fetal pig?
The wall of the urinary bladder of a fetal pig is a sack like organ located by the umbilical cord. When relaxed the walls appear to be folded.
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
What lines the inner wall of the abdominopelvic cavity?
Visceral peritoneum lines the inner surface of the abdominopelvic wall
What is a inner wall of a castle?
the inside of the outer wall
