lecture 21 Flashcards
what shape is the stomach?
J-shaped
Where is the stomach?
base of the esophagus
where does the oesophagus pass?
through the diaphragm, through oesophageal hiatus
what prevents reflux?
lower oesophageal sphincter
4 main parts of the stomach?
cardia
fundus
body
pylorus
what is the lesser omentum?
stomach to liver
what is the greater omentum?
stomach to transverse colon
what is the muscularis in the gut tube modified for?
motility
what are the 3 layers of the stomach?
inner oblique
middle circular
outer longitudinal
What are rugae?
temporary folds that allow the expansion of the stomach. the folds are a core of submucosa
what is the mucosa in the gut tube?
simple columnar epithelium
what does the inwards folding of mucosa allow?
greater surface area for absorption
what secretes mucous?
mucous epithelial cells
what do parietal cells secrete?
acid and intrinsic factor
what secretes hormones?
G cells