The inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis is thought to be a result of a breakdown of the mucus barriers within the intestine due to reduced mucus production. Therefore, in ulcerative colitis patients you would expect to observe a decrease in the amount of: 1) goblet cells 2) circular muscle 3) submucosa 4) serosa

The inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis is thought to be a result of a breakdown of the mucus barriers within the intestine due to reduced mucus production. Therefore, in ulcerative colitis patients you would expect to observe a decrease in the amount of: 1) goblet cells 2) circular muscle 3) submucosa 4) serosa

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter16: The Digestive System

Section: Chapter Questions

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