Digestive System Objectives

Digestive System

OBJECTIVES FOR THIS EXERCISE: You will be able to:

Identify in the light microscope sections of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Identify tonsils in light microscopic sections.
Identify the tongue in the light microscope.
Identify oral cavity structures by their appearance in light microscope.
Identify salient structural features of the tongue and lip in mammals, and on a section of lip, identify the oral cavity side and the integumentary side.
Identify the various types of lingual papillae and the taste buds on them.
Identify the parts of a brachydont tooth.
Identify salivary glands in light microscopic preparations.