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DLA 10 - Gastrointestinal Tract Overview PDF
DLA 10 - Gastrointestinal Tract Overview PDF
Overview
To be reviewed before the live lecture.
Watch in Slideshow mode for interactive slides.
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Reading Assignment
• Histology – A Text and Atlas, Pawlina 7th Edition
• Chapter 16: Digestive System I Pg. 526-527
http://meded.lwwhealthlibrary.com/content.aspx?sectionid=71069975&bookid=1316
• Chapter 17: Digestive System II Pg. 568-571
https://meded.lwwhealthlibrary.com/content.aspx?sectionid=71069976&bookid=1316
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Objectives
SOM.1ai.BPM2.3.DM.1.HCB.DG.0303 Identify & describe the distinct four layers characteristic of the alimentary canal.
SOM.1ai.BPM2.3.DM.1.HCB.DG.0304 Identify & describe the structure, function, localization and origin of Meissner’s and Auerbach’s plexuses.
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The Alimentary Canal
The digestive system consist of
1. The alimentary canal which begins at the mouth and ends at the anal canal.
2. Associated organs such as digestive glands, tongue and teeth
The alimentary canal further contains the gastrointestinal tract which transport ingested food, modifies it for easy absorption at different
sites ( mainly the small intestine).
Submucosa
Mucosa
Muscularis Ext.
The gastrointestinal tract extends from proximal esophagus to anal canal. It is derived from the primordial endodermal gut tube
and has the same basic structure throughout its length. The tract is organized in four distinct layers. Below these layers are listed
based on their proximity to the lumen of the canal and color coded in both illustrations.
1. Mucosa
2. Submucosa Now let’s see what this looks like in this
3. Muscularis Externa trichrome stained histology slide
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4. Serosa/Adventitia SOM.1ai.BPM2.3.DM.1.HCB.DG.0303
Let’s take a closer look at the Mucosa
The mucosa varies considerably from region to region
however three distinct layers is present:
1. Epithelium
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Let’s take a closer look at the Mucosa
The mucosa is in immediate contact with the food in the
lumen. Its three main functions are:
• Protection
• Physical barrier by separating the lumen (continuous
with the external environment) from tissues and organs
of the body
• Immunological protection by lymphatic tissue serves
the body’s first line of immune defense
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Deep to the mucosa is the Submucosa
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Submucosal Plexus (Meisner’s Plexus)
MM
Submucosa
This is the submucosa
• The Myenteric Plexus or Auerbach’s Plexus also forms part of the enteric nervous system
• It is always located between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the muscularis externa.
A. Mucosa
B. Submucosa
C. Muscularis externa
D. Serosa
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