Digestion: Stomach 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is one characteristic of the Stomach?
A
J-shaped
2
Q
What is one thing the stomach does?
A
Expand in size to store up to 2 L of food.
3
Q
What do proteins do in the stomach? Where do they continue being digested?
A
Proteins are partly digested in the stomach, and continue being digested in the small intestine.
4
Q
What do lipids and carbohydrates do in the stomach?
A
Lipids and carbohydrates are not digested in the stomach.
5
Q
What is the movement of food controlled by?
A
Sphincters.
6
Q
What does the sphincter do when it is relaxed?
A
Allows food to enter.
7
Q
What does the sphincter do when it is contracted?
A
Stops food from entering.
8
Q
Where is the gastroesophageal sphincter located?
A
Where the esophagus ends and the stomach begins.
