GIT & Liver Histology

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What are the main components of the digestive tract?

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The digestive tract consists of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.

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What are the three types of oral mucosa?

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1. Masticatory Mucosa: found on the gingiva and hard palate. 2. Lining Mucosa: found on the lips, cheeks, and floor of the mouth. 3. Specialized Mucosa: found on the dorsal surface of the tongue.

Front

What is the function of the oral cavity?

Back

The oral cavity is involved in the mechanical and chemical digestion of food, as well as the formation of speech.

Front

What are the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall?

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The gastrointestinal tract wall consists of four layers: 1. Mucosa 2. Submucosa 3. Muscularis externa 4. Serosa (or Adventitia).

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What is the role of the salivary glands?

Back

Salivary glands produce saliva, which aids in digestion, lubricates food, and contains enzymes such as amylase.

Front

What are the major salivary glands?

Back

The major salivary glands include the parotid glands, submandibular glands, and sublingual glands.

Front

What is the structure of the parotid gland?

Back

The parotid gland is a compound tubuloalveolar gland, primarily serous, with a well-developed connective tissue capsule.

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What is the function of taste buds?

Back

Taste buds are sensory organs that perceive taste sensations and are located on the tongue, soft palate, and pharynx.

Front

What are the types of tongue papillae?

Back

The types of tongue papillae include filiform, fungiform, circumvallate, and foliate papillae.

Front

What is the function of the soft palate?

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The soft palate prevents food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.