Final Exam GI Physiology: Glandular Stomach Flashcards
What protects the glandular stomach against microorganisms?
HCl
What protects the glandular stomach against HCl and abrasive ingesta?
Mucin
What is responsible for lubrication of the glandular stomach?
Mucin
The glandular stomach is the initial site of ______ of protein.
hydrolysis
The glandular stomach functions to produce and secrete GIF (gastric intrinsic factor). What is the function of GIF?
It binds to Vitamin B12 and protects it from being digested
What secretes GIF?
The acinar cells of the exocrine pancreas
What is Vitamin B12 essential for?
The maturation of RBCs
What are the types of cells found in the glandular stomach?
Peptic Chief Cells
Parietal Oxyntic Cells
Mucus Neck Cells
What do peptic chief cells do?
Produce enzymes likes pepsinogen, lipase, prorennin, and urease. Little water follows.
What do parietal oxyntic cells do?
Produce HCl and GIF. Water follows.
What do mucus neck cells do?
Produce mucin and HCO3-. Water follows.
HCO3- production is increased by what?
Cholinergic agents and prostaglandins
HCO3- production is decreased by what?
alpha- adrenergic agonists and phospholipase A2 and COX inhibitors
Parietal cells actively transport _____ and ______.
H+ and Cl-
What is alkaline tide?
The alkaline blood leaving the stomach is called alkaline tide.