Lecture 21: STOMACH AND PANCREAS Flashcards
What is the shape of the stomach?
J-shaped organ
Where is the stomach located?
At the base of the esophagus
What does the esophagus pass through?
The diaphragm at the oesophageal hiatus
What does the lower oesophageal sphincter do?
Prevent reflux. Relaxes to let food through and contracts to prevent reflux
What are the main parts of the stomach?
Cardia, fundus, body and pylorus (pyloric antrum)
What does the lesser omentum do?
Connects the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver
What does the greater omentum do?
Connects the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon
What does the greater omentum contain?
Blood vessels, fat and immune cells
What is the muscularis of the stomach modified for?
Motility
What are the layers of the stomach muscularis?
Oblique (inner), circular (middle) and longitudinal (outer)
What is the thickness of the muscularis of the stomach?
Thicker in the pylorus (distal) compared to the cardia (proximal) as there is more mechanical digestion here
What are rugae?
Temporary folds that allow for the expansion of the stomach
What volume can the stomach expand to?
1.5L
What is the rugae important for?
Storage, as well as the sphincters
What is the structure of rugae?
They have a folded core of submucosa with overlying mucosa
What is the epithelium of gastric gland mucosa?
Simple columnar
What does folding of the gastric gland mucosa do?
Increase surface area for secretion (3L/day)
What are gastric glands?
Permanent
Where re gastric glands found?
In the mucosa only
What do we need from the gastric glands?
Acid and enzymes for digestion, mucous for protection and hormones for regulation of secretory and motility events
What cells are in the gastric pits?
Goblet cells
What do the goblet cells do?
Secrete mucous for protection