Sentence examples for mucosa from inspiring English sources

Chylomicrons are synthesized in the intestinal mucosa.

There is a layer of fluid overlying the surface cells of the mucosa of the small intestine known as the "unstirred" layer.

Another feature of the mucosa that greatly multiplies its surface area is that of tiny projections called villi.

Atrophy of the mucosa confined to the body and fundic regions of the stomach is seen in pernicious anemia and is due to the formation of antibodies to intrinsic factor secreted by the parietal cells.

The mucosa elsewhere is less well protected, and its breakdown may lead to ulceration.

Studies of the immune function of those with celiac disease suggest that at least a major part of the process is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction and that the morphological changes of the small intestine mucosa are correlated with the presence of circulating antibodies to gluten.

Another congenital problem in the small intestine is the presence of multiple diverticula, or outpouchings of mucosa and serosa.

It penetrates the skin, usually of the feet, migrates during its life cycle through the liver and the lungs, and attaches to the mucosa of the small intestine where it matures.

Local reaction with mast cells increases the permeability of the mucosa of the gut, and in many cases the antigen enters the bloodstream and also produces hives.

Another group of important secondary lymphoid structures is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues.

For example, Peyer's patches, which are mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues of the small intestine, sample passing antigens and expose them to underlying B and T cells.