Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

The muscularis layer of the alimentary canal contains which of the following?

Lymphoid tissue and Peyer's patches

Mucous and serous glands

Circular and longitudinal smooth muscle layers

Villi and microvilli

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Begin by understanding the structure of the alimentary canal, which is part of the digestive system. It consists of several layers, each with specific functions.

Identify the muscularis layer, which is one of the layers of the alimentary canal. This layer is primarily responsible for the movement of food through the digestive tract via peristalsis.

Recognize that the muscularis layer is composed of smooth muscle. Specifically, it contains two types of smooth muscle layers: circular and longitudinal.

The circular smooth muscle layer is responsible for constricting the lumen of the alimentary canal, while the longitudinal smooth muscle layer shortens the tract, aiding in the propulsion of food.

Understand that other options, such as lymphoid tissue, Peyer's patches, mucous and serous glands, villi, and microvilli, are associated with different layers or functions within the digestive system, not the muscularis layer.