Table 3: Histopathological sections of stomach mucosa.

Groups Histological observations on stomach mucosa Group I PL control Ulcerated mucosa showing discontinuity in the lining epithelium with edematous submucosa Group II aspirin + PL Control Ulcerated mucosa showing hemorrhage and discontinuity in the lining epithelium with exudates in the lumen with submucosal edema Group III Ranitidine + aspirin + PL Normal mucosa with no ulcer, edema in the submucosa Group V HAOP (100 mg/kg/p.o) + aspirin + PL Normal mucosa with, small atrophic glands, no edema, mild muscularis mucosa Group VII MOP (100 mg/kg/p.o) + aspirin + PL Normal mucosa with mild hyperplasia and mild edematous submucosa