Stomach and Pancreas

Question 1

What are the 4 regions of the stomach?

Answer 1

cardiac, fundic, body, pyloric

Question 2

What is the purpose of the stomach lining?

Answer 2

mucus prevents stomach from digesting itself

Question 3

Where does pepsin come from?

Answer 3

glands secrete pepsin, gastric juices for breakdown of food

Question 4

What is pepsin?

Answer 4

most important digestive enzyme for breaking down proteins/aminos

Question 5

What is chyme?

Answer 5

paste of food molecules after its been broken down; released from the pyloric sphincter valve into the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum)

Question 6

What is rugae?

Answer 6

folds within the stomach, increase surface area

Question 7

What stomach acid aids digestion?

Answer 7

hydrochloric acid

Question 8

What is gastric juice made of?

Answer 8

hydrochloric acid, pepsin, lipase

Question 9

What is the job of the pancreas?

Answer 9

secretes insulin and glucagon to help regulate blood sugar levels