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Antrum is the internal lining of the stomach. When the appearance of the lining becomes red or inflamed, a condition called erythema is occurring which will lead to gastritis or peptic ulcer. Erythema is usually caused by high exposure to acid or overdose of medicine intake such as ibuprofen.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe mucosa is the lining of the stomach. An abnormal mucosa in the stomach is a sign that something is wrong. It may due to certain medications, but can also be more serious. An abnormal stomach mucosa should be investigated further to ensure that it is not cancer.
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∙ 11y agoMembrane lining passages and cavities communicating with the air. Mucus-secreting cells are usually present in the epithelium but may be absent. Examination should revel degree of moisture, cyanosis, pallor, hyperemia, pigmentation, lesions or their absence, and hemorrhage. Pallor is seen in all anemias If temporary, may indicate shock, vasomotor spasm, or may occur in major hemorrhages. Blanching and flushing alternately accompanies aortic regurgitation.
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∙ 9y agoAbnormal mucosa is basically mucosa that has evidence of cells with changes that could possibly be cancerous. These cells can be damaged due to diverticulosis or might be pre-cancerous.
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What occurs when alcohol comes into contact with the mucosa that lines the stomach?
Nothing happens- alcohol is not an acid capable of eating through the mucosa. Stomach acid is, but the mucosa is constantly renewed. In some cases, the mucosa is not enough and the acid irritates the stomach lining- thats known as an ulcer.
What do the folds in the stomach mucosa do?
Folds in the stomach increase the surface area of the mucosa. So you can have more of secreations available for digestion of food.
What is the term for the folds of the stomach mucosa?
rugae
What process in the stomach hydrochloric acid breaks down food?
Stomach mucosa is what contains hydrochloric acid and several enzymes that break down food in the stomach. Stomach mucosa is also referred to as gastric mucosa.
What is erythematous mucosa-stomach?
redness or erosion near the stomach and the end of the esophagus
What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?
A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.
What is the membrane on the surface of the stomach call?
gastric mucosa
Which layer of the stomach is muscle arranged in folds?
Mucosa
What is lined with mucus-secreting called the mucosa?
stomach
What does abnormal mucosa mean?
Erythematous mucosa means that the innermost layer of the large intestine (closest to where the food passes through) is red and inflamed.
Digestive fluid formed by stomach mucosa?
Gastric Juice
What is the lining found on the surface of the stomach and small intestine?
Mucosa
