Features
Conditions
GERD
Functions
Final Jeopardy
100
How long is the Stomach?
12 inches
100
When food is in the stomach, what is the pH?
Between 1.5-3.5
100
What physically causes GERD?
The esophageal sphincter does not close all the way so stomach acids leak into the esophagus
100
What is the main purpose of the stomach?
To further breakdown food for the small intestine to absorb
200
What are the two sphincters of the stomach called?
Pyloric and Esophageal
200
What happens to the pH when there is no food present and why?
The stomachs pH becomes more of a base as there is no need for a higher pH since no food being digested
200
What is a symptom of GERD?
Heartburn
200
On what axis does the stomach mechanically breakdown food?
All axis
300
What is the purpose of Ruggae?
To increase the surface area
300
Name 2 things the stomach protects us from on an everyday basis
Parasites and Bacteria
300
Name two activities that can trigger GERD
Eating too much, Lying down after eating, eating particular foods
300
What enzyme is released when food is mechanically broken down?
Pepsin
400
What is the body of the stomach called?
The Corpus
400
At what pH does pepsinogen turn into pepsin
4.5
400
Name one risk associated with GERD
Esophagitis, Stricters, Barrett's Esophagus
400
What signals are sent through the body to regulate the stomach? Think general
Nervous and Endocrine
500
Which part of the stomach wall has gastric glands that secrete digestive juices?
Mucosa
500
Without stomach acids, your body is unable to absorb what?
Vitamins
500
Name 2 treatment methods that combat GERD
Proton-Pump Medication, Weight loss, Dietary adjustment
500
What are the 3 steps to digestion?
Cephalic, Gastric, Intestinal
500
What are the 3 specialized cells and their functions?
Chief Cells- secrete pepsinogen, G cells- production of gastrin, Gastric Parietal cells- secrete stomach acid
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