Lecture 21 and 22 Flashcards
Where is the stomach located?
At the base of the esophagus
Where does esophagus pass through
The diaphragm
What does the lower esophageal sphincter do?
Prevents reflux
What are the 4 main parts of the stomach
- Cardia
- Fundus
- Body
- Pylorus
What is the lesser omentum?
From the stomach to the liver
What is the greater omentum?
From the stomach to the transverse colon
What are rugae?
Temporary folds that allow for the expansion of the stomach. Important for storage function
What do parietal cells secrete?
Acid and intrinisc factor
What do G cells secrete?
Hormones (gastrin)
What do chief cells secrete?
pepsinogen (an inactive precursor of pepsin)
Where are chief cells located?
In rough endoplasmic reticulum . They contain enzymes called apical zymogen granules.
Where are parietal cells located?
They are abundant in the mitochondria and central nucleus.
The bile duct meets the pancreatic duct at the entrance to the _____________ _____
Hepatopancreatic ampulla
The duodenal papilla projects into the ______ _____
Duodenal lumen
Pancreatic islet alpha cells secrete…
Glucagon
Pancreatic islet beta cells secrete
Insulin