Gastric Secretion and Gastric Glands Anatomy

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Which cells secrete mucus in the stomach mucosa?

  • Mucous neck cells (Goblet) (correct)
  • G cells
  • Chief cells
  • Oxyntic (parietal) cells

What is the primary role of chief cells in gastric glands?

  • Produce mucus
  • Secrete pepsinogen & enzymes (correct)
  • Produce somatostatin
  • Secrete HCl

Where does HCl secretion occur in the parietal cells of the gastric glands?

  • Within the G cells
  • In the cytoplasm
  • In the antrum
  • In the lumen of canaliculi (correct)

Which cells are responsible for secreting gastrin in the stomach mucosa?

<p>D cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of enterochromaffin like cells in the stomach mucosa?

<p>Secrete histamine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Na+-K+ ATPase pump in the gastric secretion?

<p>To recycle K+ ions back into the cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following receptors is blocked by atropin?

<p>Muscarinic M3 receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of HCl in protein digestion?

<p>To activate pepsinogen to pepsin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal pH range for pepsin activity?

<p>pH 1.8-3.5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of intrinsic factor in the gastric secretion?

<p>To facilitate the absorption of vitamin B12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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