stomach

Question 1

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

Answer 1

The stomach stores food, secretes digestive enzymes, and regulates the movement of food into the small intestine.

Question 2

What are the four regions of the stomach?

Answer 2

cardia, fundus, body and pylorus

Question 3

Entry point from the esophagus

Answer 3

Cardia

Question 4

Upper curved portion

Answer 4

Fundus

Question 5

Main processing area

Answer 5

Body

Question 6

Connects to the small intestine

Answer 6

Pylorus

Question 7

What are the functions of the stomach?

Answer 7

Food Storage
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
Absorption
Protection

Question 8

What are the components of gastric juices

Answer 8

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), Pepsinogen and Intrinsic Factor

Question 9

Creates an acidic environment

Answer 9

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Question 10

Converts to pepsin for protein breakdown

Answer 10

Pepsinogen

Question 11

Essential for vitamin B12 absorption

Answer 11

Intrinsic Factor

Question 12

the inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by infections, excessive alcohol, or certain medications.

Answer 12

Gastritis

Question 13

are open sores in the stomach lining, often caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori or the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Answer 13

Peptic ulcers

Question 14

acid reflux that causes damage to the esophagus, often due to the stomach’s acidic contents flowing back into the esophagus.

Answer 14

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Question 15

a malignant growth in the stomach, often arising from the lining cells of the stomach.

Answer 15

stomach cancer