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4. Gall bladder (Figure 18.15 - 18.18)<br />
a. Mucosa<br />
(1) Epithelium = simple columnar epithelium with apical microvilli, numerous<br />
mitochondria, and lateral extracellular spaces at the basal ends<br />
(2) Lamina propria = loose FECT, contains branched tubuloalveolar mucous glands<br />
in the region near the neck of the gallbladder<br />
b. Muscularis externa = bundled smooth muscle surrounded by loose FECT<br />
c. Adventitia/serosa = loose FECT containing numerous lymphatic vessels, covered<br />
by mesothelium on the exposed face of the gallbladder<br />
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