GI10 Flashcards
What products are secreted by Parietal cells?
Intrinsic Factor
Gastric Acid
What is the function of Intrinsic Factor?
Vitamin B12 binding protein
*Required for B12 uptake in Terminal Ileum
What stimulates parietal cells to secrete Gastric Acid?
Histamine
ACh
Gastrin
What inhibits parietal cell secretion of Gastric Acid?
Somatostatin
GIP
Prostaglandin
Secretin
What is the function of Gastric Acid?
Decrease stomach pH
What is secreted from Chief cells?
Pepsin (Pepsinogen-Inactive form)
What is the function of Pepsin?
Protein digestion
What stimulates Pepsin release from Chief cells?
Vagal stimulation
Local Acid
How is Pepsinogen (inactive) converted to Pepsin (active)?
H+
What is the source of HCO3- in the GI tract?
Mucosal cells
Brunner’s glands
Where are mucousal cells located?
Stomach
Duodenum
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Where are Brunner’s glands located?
Duodenum
What stimulates HCO3- secretion?
Pancreatic & Biliary secretion with Secretin
What are the products found in saliva?
Amylase
HCO3-
Mucins
What is the function of Amylase?
Digest Starch