Gastrointestinal Tract

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the histological characteristics of the layers comprising each segment of the gastrointestinal tract and describe how their structure relates to their function.
  • Name and describe four transitional junctions in the GI tract
  • Describe the topography of the gastric gland, its component cells, and architectural differences between glands in the three regions of the stomach
  • Describe the structure of the small intestine, how its surface area is maximized, and the cells that comprise its epithelium.
  • Contrast the histological appearance of the large intestine from that of the small intestine

Before the Session

Read the background material

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Watch the videos

In-class Session

Readiness Assessment Quiz

Team-Based Questions