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Is gastric acid the secretions in the gastric juice produced by the stomach?
Gastric acid is part of the "juices" produced by the stomach.
What is the term meaning excessive flow of gastric secretions?
gastrorrhea
Does gastrorrhagia means excessive flow of gastric secretions?
no. it is gastrorrhea.
What are gastric juices?
Gastric juices are secretions from the stomach lining that contain hyrdrochloric acid and an enzyme that digests protein.
Which nerve regulates the stomach secretions?
i believe it is the vagus nerve
Does caffeine decrease gastric secretions?
Caffeine can stimulate gastric secretions rather than decrease them. It increases the production of gastric acid, which may lead to enhanced digestive processes. However, excessive caffeine intake could potentially lead to digestive issues, such as acid reflux or gastrointestinal discomfort, due to the increased acidity. Overall, caffeine tends to promote rather than inhibit gastric secretions.
What is the medical term meaning excessive flow of gastric secretions?
gastrorrhea
What can Inadequate gastric secretion lead to?
Malabsorbtion syndromes. The body cannot absorb nutrients without the correct gastric secretions.
What regulates the involuntary action of the lungs heartbeat digestion and the secretions of glands?
The medulla does.
Which condition is the absence of hydrochloric acid from gastric secretions?
Achlorhydria is the condition characterized by the absence of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. It can lead to impaired digestion and increased risk of gastrointestinal infections. Treatment may involve supplementation with hydrochloric acid.
Protein digestion in the stomach results primarily from secretions released by what?
Protein digestion in the stomach results primarily from secretions released by the gastric glands. The enzyme that is secreted is called pepsinogen.
What is a primary component of gastric juice in the stomach?
It is water. It is also the primary component of many other secretions.
