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