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24.2--Layers of the GI Tract

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Mucosa   Mucous; Deepest Layer. Epithelium, Lamina Propria, Muscularis Mucosae  
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Mucosa--Epithelium   Function: Protection, Secretion, and Absorption  
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Mucosa--Lamina Propria   Areolar Connective Tissue; Contains Blood and Lymphatic Vessels. Supports mucosa and binds to muscularis mucosa. Has nodules  
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MALT   Mucosa Associated Lymphatic Tissue; Immune Response. All of GI tract, especially in tonsils, small intestine, appendix, large intestine  
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Mucosa--Muscularis Mucosae   Causes mucous membrane of stomach and small intestine to form many small folds (for surface area).  
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Submucosa   Meshwork of Collagenous Fibers, Nerves, and Blood Vessels. Connective tissue that binds mucosa to muscularis. Highly vascular, contains Submucosal Plexus  
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Submucosal Plexus   Control Enteric Nervous System (ANS of gut). Sensory and motor neurons, regulates movements of mucosa and vasoconstrictions, and secretions of GI tract  
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Muscularis   Skeletal Muscle: Mouth, pharynx, and middle esophagus -- voluntary swallowing; Anal Sphincter -- defacation Smooth Muscle: Inner circular fibers and outer longitudinal fibers--Involuntary contractions for digestion, mixing, and propulsion  
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Myenteric Plexus   Vasomotor to Muscularis. Tract mobility and strength  
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Serosa   Serous Membrane of Connective Tissue and simple Squamous; Visceral Peritoneum; Has serous fluid for immne protection and lubrication. Not in Esophagus  
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Nonkeratinized Stratified Squamous   In Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, and Anal Canal -- Protective Function  
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Simple Columnar   In Stomach and Intestines -- Secretion and Absorption  
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Connective Tissue   Lamina Propria, Submucosa, Serosa  
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