Structure of the Gut Wall

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Serosa
Outermost layer, tough connective tissue. Reduces friction.
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Longitudinal Muscle
Outer muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with circular muscle
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Circular Muscle
Inner muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with longitudinal muscle
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Submucosa
Connective tissue containing blood and lymph vessels and nerves
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Mucosa
Innermost layer. Lines the gut wall
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Lamina Propria
Below the epithelium of the mucosa. A layer of connective tissue containing cells of the immune system
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Card 2

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Outer muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with circular muscle

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Longitudinal Muscle

Card 3

Front

Inner muscle, causes peristalsis. Alternates with longitudinal muscle

Back

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Card 4

Front

Connective tissue containing blood and lymph vessels and nerves

Back

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Card 5

Front

Innermost layer. Lines the gut wall

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