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Does Diverticulosis occur when mucosa become inflamed and protrude through wall of small intestine?
No, diverticulosis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the colon (large intenstine). Diverticulitis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the small intestine.
How are the mucosa and sub-mucosa of the small intestine adapted for both digestion and absorption?
large surface area
What is the name of the inner wall of the small intestine?
Mucosa.
What are the walls of the small intestines called?
The inner wall is called mucosa which secretes mucous to allow for better movement through the GI tract.
What are the deep ridges in the small intestine mucosa?
The circular folds or plicae circularis are the permanent folds or ridges of the mucosa.
Which organs of the digestive system come in contact with food?
mucosa
Which layer of small intestine are covered with villi?
Sub mucosa
What is the lining found on the surface of the stomach and small intestine?
Mucosa
What specific tissues are found in the small intestines?
The small intestine is composed of three main tissue layers: the mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis. The mucosa contains epithelial cells responsible for nutrient absorption, the submucosa contains blood vessels and nerves, and the muscularis helps with movement of food through peristalsis.
When you swallow a peanut does the peanut first come in contact with the peritoneal cavity digestive mucosa small intestine or pancreatic juice?
digestive mucosa
What is the function of the mucosa layer in the small intestine?
The small intestine mucosa feeds the nutrients, medications, and unfortunately some "bad" foreign substances when we imbibe them into our bloodstream. The substances are then sent throughout the body where they are needed (or not, such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc.). This is not the only mucosa capable of doing this. The tongue and mouth and nasal mucosa can absorb medication and send it to the bloodstream.
The structures that produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine are the?
Intestinal Crypts
