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TCD 19 - Upper GI > Stomach > Flashcards

Stomach Flashcards

1
Q

What type of epithelium is found in the stomach?

A

Columnar

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2
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What do foveolar cells produce?

A
  • Mucin

- Gastric surfactant

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3
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What is the function of gastric surfactant?

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Sits on top of mucin which protects the stomach from any charged molecules

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4
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What cells line gastric pits?

A
  • Parietal cells
  • ECL cells
  • Chief cells
  • Mucous cells
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5
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What is the function of parietal cells?

A

Release HCl

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What is the function of ECL cells?

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Release histamine to cause parietal cells to produce HCl

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What is the function of chief cells?

A

Release pepsinogen

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8
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What is the function of mucous cells?

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Release mucin

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9
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What cells are in the antrum of the stomach?

A

G-cells
D-cells

NO PARIETAL CELLS

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10
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What is the function of G-cells?

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Releases gastrin which stimulates parietal cells to release HCl

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What is the function of D-cells?

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Releases somatostatin which inhibits parietal cell release of HCl

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TCD 19 - Upper GI (5 decks)

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