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several invertebrates. The stomach has a dilated structure and functions as a vital organ in the digestive system. The stomach is involved in the gastric...
Gastric acid (redirect from Stomach acid)Gastric acid, gastric juice, or stomach acid is a digestive fluid formed within the stomach lining. With a pH between 1 and 3, gastric acid plays a key...- Stomachic is a historic term for a medicine that serves to tone the stomach, improving its function and increase appetite. While many herbal remedies...
Pancreas (redirect from Pancreatic function)the stomach and functions as a gland. The pancreas is a mixed or heterocrine gland, i.e., it has both an endocrine and a digestive exocrine function. 99%...
Gastroparesis (redirect from Stuck in stomach)contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time. Stomach contents thus exit more...
Digestive enzyme (section Stomach)enzymes produced by the stomach and their respective function: Pepsin is the main gastric enzyme. It is produced by the stomach cells called "chief cells"...
Human digestive system (section Stomach)digestive organ is the stomach. Within its mucosa are millions of embedded gastric glands. Their secretions are vital to the functioning of the organ. Most...
Gastritis (redirect from Stomach inflamation)Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. There may be no symptoms but, when...
Parietal cell (category Stomach)Parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells) are epithelial cells in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor. These cells...
Abdominal pain (redirect from Stomach ache)Abdominal pain, also known as a stomach ache, is a symptom associated with both non-serious and serious medical issues. Since the abdomen contains most...
prevent injury or infection in the stomach and reduce stomach function. Excessive scar tissue formation in the stomach wall and loss of rugae induced by...
food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm (10 in) long in adults...
Gastrointestinal tract (redirect from Gastrointestinal function)segments based on function, location, and internal anatomy. The four segments of the duodenum are as follows (starting at the stomach, and moving toward...- Sphincter (section Functioning)lower end of the stomach. The ileocecal sphincter at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine, which functions to limit the reflux...
- Peptic ulcer disease (redirect from Stomach ulcer)the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer...
- medicine to "stimulate digestion, remove retained food and regulate the stomach function". It is used in cases where there is "retention of undigested food...
- Monogastric (redirect from Single stomached and Ruminant digestive systems)A monogastric organism has a simple single-chambered stomach (one stomach). Examples of monogastric herbivores are horses and rabbits. Examples of monogastric...
725–736 (archived) Warham, J. (1976) "The Incidence, Function and ecological significance of petrel stomach oils." Proceedings of the New Zealand Ecological...- Phases of digestion (redirect from Regulation of gastric function)the stomach responds to the mere sight, smell, taste, or thought of food. About 20% of total acid secretion occurs before food enters the stomach. These...
Foveolar cell (category Stomach)mucous cells, are mucus-producing cells which cover the inside of the stomach, protecting it from the corrosive nature of gastric acid. These cells line...
- termed the pylorus, by which it is united to the intestines. As the function of the stomach is of the first importance in the animal economy, it will be useful
- of justice. But the public function which belongs to the press makes it an obligation of honor to exercise this function only with the fullest sense
- Esophagus - Small bowel The stomach is a J-shaped ”bag” that connects the esophagus to the small bowel. The parts of the stomach are the cardiac region, gastric