Stomach Flashcards
Produce somatostatin
Islet D cells
F cells produce….
Pancreatic polypeptide
Glucagon is produced by
A cells
Gastric chief cells produce
Pepsinogen
Intrinsic factor is produced by
Parietal cells
There are two types of phases that control gastric emptying, which cells control the slow wave?
Interstitial cells of canal
There are two types of phases that control gastric emptying, what controls phasicncontractions
Migrating motor complex
Chief cells produce…
Pepsinogen
What is the role of the enterochromaffin cells present in the lumen of the GI and respiratory tracts
Stores serotonin and mediates serotonin release
What is the role of the mucin neck cells present in the gastric mucosa and pits
Protect gastric mucosa from corrosive gastric acid
What is the commonest mutated gene in gastric cancer
TP53
In gastric cancer with curative intent; following gastrectomy if the peritoneal washings are positive what should be given
Intraperitoneal chemo
Which drug is protective against gastric cancer
Aspirin
Where do most gastric cancers metastasise to?
Liver