Gastric Juice Flashcards
1
Q
How much does the stomach secrete gastric juice?
A
2-3 L gastric juice/day
2
Q
What components does the stomach secrete?
A
Bicarbonate-rich mucus
Enzymes
Hormones
Intrinsic factor
3
Q
What are the gastric enzymes?
A
Pepsinogens and pepsins
Gastric lipase
4
Q
What is gastric mucus?
A
An important constituent of gastric juice and function is that it is a protective layer