Movement Of The Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
The stomach is physiologically divided into?
A
The orad first 2/3 rd
The caudad1/3rd
2
Q
The process by which the stomach muscles relax to accommodate more food is called?
A
Receptive relaxation
3
Q
What is receptive reflex?
A
Vagovagal reflex that is sent to the brain and back to the stomach to induce receptive relaxation
4
Q
The weak peristaltic wave that occurs during digestive peristalsis is called?
A
Mixing waves
5
Q
What is retropulsion
A
Pushing back of food through the peristaltic ring for mixing with digestive juices
6
Q
What is digestive peristalsis
A
Peristaltic contraction is responsible for the mixing of food particles with gastric juices for digestive purposes
