With which portion of an epithelial cell in the stomach would food be in contact?
a) basalsurface
b) apical surface
c) basal lamina
d) reticularlamina

b) Apical surface

Explanation:

The epithelium is characterized by the juxtaposition of cells and the little extracellular matrix. The region of the cell facing the free surface is the apical pole, while the opposite side is the basal pole. The apical domain is always turned to the outer surface from a closed cavity or tube. The stomach is a dilated portion of the digestive tract where the food cake is macerated and partially digested in a paste, the chimo (from Greek chymos, juice). In adults, holds 1.5L and, when extended, 3L.Given that food enters the stomach and interects with the region facing the surface, food would be in contact with the Apical surface.

answer:

i believe the answer is d).

explanation:

i think this is because you are tearing apart the muscle, and then when you eat, the muscle re-heals, making itself even stronger.

edit: i put b) before but i meant to put d). sorry for the incorrect answer.