Anatomy - Histology of the Colon [Large Intestine]

The video tutorial explores the identification of digestive tissues, focusing on goblet cells. It highlights the difficulty in distinguishing the stomach and small intestine, while emphasizing the ease of identifying the colon due to its abundance of goblet cells. The tutorial details the layers of the large intestine, including mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa. It also examines the rectoanal junction, explaining the transition from simple columnar to stratified squamous epithelium. The key takeaway is the presence of goblet cells as an indicator of the large intestine.

What distinguishes the rectum from the anus in terms of tissue type?

Explain the role of intestinal glands in the large intestine.

How does the structure of the large intestine facilitate its function?