MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Major tunics of the Digestive system, except
A
Radialis
B
Muscularis
C
Mucosa
D
Submucosa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tunica mucosa lines the internal surface of the alimentary canal. It has three principal functions: protection of the inner environment, secretion and absorption. Typical mucosa consists of three layers: a lining epithelium (lamina epithelialis), lamina propria mucosae and lamina muscularis mucosae.

Detailed explanation-2: -The esophagus contains four layers-the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and tunica adventitia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spleen is not part of the digestive system. It is a part of the circulatory system and the immune system.

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