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What effect would cutting the vagus nerve branch that innervates the stomach on gastric function?
Reduce gastric acid secretion. Also causes faster emptying of liquids from the stomach, but delayed emptying of solids from the stomach. Source: medical doctor
What is the function of the mucus in the stomach?
Mucus protects stomach lining from gastric acids.
What is gastric acid determination?
Gastric acid determination, also known as stomach acid determination, gastric analysis, or basal gastric secretion, is a procedure to evaluate gastric (stomach) function. The test specifically determines the presence of gastric acid, as well.
What is the function of the gastric artery?
The four or five gastric arteries supply the lining of the stomach. The three main ones are called the left gastric artery, the right gastric artery and the short gastric artery.
What is the function of the gastric canal?
the gastric canal has an important clinical role in the stomach as it allows for gastic juices to be removed before absorption
How does the stomach empty out after a gastric bypass?
The function of it is not altered, only the size becomes smaller.
Gastric Bypass Details?
Gastric bypass surgery is the cutting and reforming of the stomach and intestines. Patients are only able to eat a small amount of what they used to, which is how they lose weight.
What is the function of mucus in gastric gland?
The mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of acids.
Is gastric glands and gastric pits the same?
No, gastric glands and gastric pits are not the same. Gastric pits are the openings on the surface of the stomach lining that lead into the gastric glands. The gastric glands are specialized structures located within the gastric pits that secrete gastric juices, including enzymes and hydrochloric acid, essential for digestion. Thus, while they are closely related, they serve different roles in the stomach's anatomy and function.
What are the function of the pepsinogen in gastric juice?
Gastric juice, as known is an acidic juice present in the stomach. Pepsinogen in gastric juice conveys it to convert the pieces of food into a thick paste which then continues on. ^_^
Where do gastric artery take blood?
The stomach.... GASTRIC referring to the stomach.
Where is ghrelin produced?
Ghrelin is produced in the stomach and small intestine.
