Gastrointestinal histology

In the tongue, what is the main function of the highlighted structure?

• Taste

• Saliva production

• Immune protection

• Lipase release

The cells in this section of the salivary gland produce what?

• Digestive enzymes

• Mucins

• Phospholipids

• Glycohydrates

The cells in this section of the salivary gland produce what?

• Glycohydrates

• Mucins

• Digestive enzymes

• Phospholipids

Which is the outermost layer of smooth muscle in the stomach?

• Circular

• Oblique

• Longitudinal

• Villanous

Pale, oval cells (circled) found in the neck of gastric glands are called?

• Parietal

• Chief

• G cells

• Neck cells

Which segment of the small intestine is pictured here?

• Duodenum

• Jejenum

• Ileum

What are the cluster of dark staining cells in the top half of this illeum micrograph slide?

• Brunner's glands

• Peyer's patches

• Goblet cells

• Myenteric plexus

What is the function of the pale cells lining the mucosa of the large intestine (seen in this image)

• Mucous secretion

• Absorption

• Lymph release

• Defecation control