The Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanical digestion in the stomach is…
A
Muscular contractions which mix the food
2
Q
Chemical digestion in the stomach is…
A
HCI (hydrochloric acid) lowers pH and activates pepsin (enzyme), which breaks proteins down into amino acids thru hydrolysis
3
Q
Important parts of the stomach
A
- stomach
- duodenum
- pyloric sphincter
4
Q
Stomach
A
Organ where protein digestion begins
5
Q
Duodenum
A
Area of small intestine which receives pancreatic juice & bile and where the stomach empties
6
Q
Pyloric Sphincter
A
Controlling the movement of food from the stomach into the duodenum
7
Q
Food is now called…
A
Chyme
