Cardiac type mucosa is a thin layer of tissue that covers the inside of the first part of the stomach. It is normal to find this type of tissue where the esophagus connects with the stomach. This area is called the gastroesophageal junction. What is the function of cardiac type mucosa? Cardiac type mucosa is …
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What is antral type mucosa? Antral type mucosa is the thin layer of tissue that lines the antrum, cardia, and pylorus of the stomach. What types of cells are normally found in antral type mucosa? Antral type mucosa is made up of different types of cells that produce and secrete various substances, including mucus and …
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What is body type mucosa? Body type gastric mucosa is the thin layer of tissue that lines the corpus (body) of the stomach. It contains specialized cells that secrete acid, enzymes, and mucus to aid in digestion. Another name for body type mucosa is fundic type mucosa. What types of cells are normally found in …
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