In this article we will discuss about the structure of oesophagus with the help of a suitable diagram. The mucous membrane of it consists of stratified squamous epithelium. Just under the mucous membrane, there is another very thin layer of plain muscle, called museularis mucosae. Then comes the inconspicuous submucous coat. It consists of collagenous and elastic fibres. Together with [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and important constituents of gastric juice. Meaning of Gastric Juice: Gastric juice is a mixture of secretions of the different types of glands found in the stomach. As a whole gastric juice is acid in reaction, but when collected separately, it is found that, the body and fundus secrete an acid [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomical structure of human digestive system with the help of suitable diagrams. The human digestive canal is a long muscular tube consisting of the following parts from above downwards- the mouth (guarded by lips and teeth), tongue, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anal canal. The ducts of the [...]