Examples of mucous cells from the GI may be found in salivary glands, esophageal glands, stomach surface, and Brunner's glands of the duodenum. Goblet cells, which stand alone within a surface epithelium, are a characteristic feature of the intestine (as well as the respiratory tract and the female reproductive tract).
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil). Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is chemically similar to regular aspirin and functions in the body in a comparable way.
But for some people, aspirin has a serious downside -- especially if taken regularly. At the same time it's easing your pain, it could be giving you an ulcer. Aspirin is just one of many painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can cause serious damage to your digestive system. Other members of the NSAID class include the over-the-counter pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen and at least 15 prescription drugs.