Question

Histological differences between different areas of the stomach

Answer 1

Answer :-

First of all, what is Histology ?

Ans - The study of tissues is known as "Histology".

The histology of the stomach is as follows :-

• Muscularis Externa - The Muscularis Externa layer consists of the outer longitudinal tissues, the Middle circular tissues and the inner *oblique muscle tissues.

• Sub-Mucosa - The sub-mucosa layer consists of Areolar connective tissues only.

• Mucosa - The Mucosa layer consists of the inner longitudinal tissues, inner circular tissues, Lamina Propria and Epithelial tissue layers.

*Note :-

The inner oblique muscular tissues are present only in the stomach.

They help in the churning of food inside the stomach.