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What role do short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play in immune tolerance?
What role do short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play in immune tolerance?
Which of the following is a consequence of gliadin binding to the chemokine receptor CXCR3?
Which of the following is a consequence of gliadin binding to the chemokine receptor CXCR3?
How do Firmicutes enhance immune responses in the intestine?
How do Firmicutes enhance immune responses in the intestine?
What happens to intra-epithelial lymphocytes when IL-15 is produced by enterocytes in response to gliadin?
What happens to intra-epithelial lymphocytes when IL-15 is produced by enterocytes in response to gliadin?
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What characterizes the response of the small intestine to gluten in individuals with celiac disease?
What characterizes the response of the small intestine to gluten in individuals with celiac disease?
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What primary function does the lower esophageal sphincter serve?
What primary function does the lower esophageal sphincter serve?
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What initiates the vasovagal reflex known as receptive relaxation?
What initiates the vasovagal reflex known as receptive relaxation?
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What occurs during gastric accommodation?
What occurs during gastric accommodation?
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How much can a completely relaxed stomach typically hold?
How much can a completely relaxed stomach typically hold?
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What happens to the tone of the muscular wall of the stomach when food is present?
What happens to the tone of the muscular wall of the stomach when food is present?
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What is the primary function of the stomach in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following is NOT a main region of the stomach?
Which of the following is NOT a main region of the stomach?
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What are the two main curvatures of the stomach called?
What are the two main curvatures of the stomach called?
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What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter?
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Which part of the stomach is primarily involved in mixing food with gastric juices?
Which part of the stomach is primarily involved in mixing food with gastric juices?
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What term describes the mixture of saliva, food, and gastric juice in the stomach?
What term describes the mixture of saliva, food, and gastric juice in the stomach?
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How many main regions are identified in the stomach anatomy?
How many main regions are identified in the stomach anatomy?
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Which sphincter is located at the exit of the stomach leading to the small intestine?
Which sphincter is located at the exit of the stomach leading to the small intestine?
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What roles does histamine play in the gastric physiology?
What roles does histamine play in the gastric physiology?
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Which class of drug blocks the H+/K+ ATPase in the gastric acid secretion mechanism?
Which class of drug blocks the H+/K+ ATPase in the gastric acid secretion mechanism?
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What stimulates parietal cells to secrete gastric acid?
What stimulates parietal cells to secrete gastric acid?
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Where is histamine stored and released from in the stomach?
Where is histamine stored and released from in the stomach?
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Which receptor does gastrin act upon to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
Which receptor does gastrin act upon to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
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Which mechanism describes the dissociation of water in gastric cells during acid secretion?
Which mechanism describes the dissociation of water in gastric cells during acid secretion?
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Which of the following statements about H2 receptor antagonists is correct?
Which of the following statements about H2 receptor antagonists is correct?
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What is the role of bicarbonate ions in the gastric acid secretion process?
What is the role of bicarbonate ions in the gastric acid secretion process?
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What is the primary area affected by H.pylori infections in the stomach?
What is the primary area affected by H.pylori infections in the stomach?
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What is a significant consequence of long-standing H.pylori gastritis?
What is a significant consequence of long-standing H.pylori gastritis?
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What type of immune cells primarily infiltrate the gastric mucosa during H.pylori infections?
What type of immune cells primarily infiltrate the gastric mucosa during H.pylori infections?
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Which condition is strongly associated with atrophic gastric epithelium due to H.pylori?
Which condition is strongly associated with atrophic gastric epithelium due to H.pylori?
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What diagnostic method involves detecting antibodies to H.pylori in the serum?
What diagnostic method involves detecting antibodies to H.pylori in the serum?
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What clinical symptom may suggest a H.pylori infection?
What clinical symptom may suggest a H.pylori infection?
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What is the role of neutrophils in H.pylori gastritis pathology?
What is the role of neutrophils in H.pylori gastritis pathology?
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What can an overgrowth of MALT associated with H.pylori lead to?
What can an overgrowth of MALT associated with H.pylori lead to?
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What is the primary function of histamine in gastric physiology?
What is the primary function of histamine in gastric physiology?
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What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the digestive system?
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Which type of cell secretes gastrin in the stomach?
Which type of cell secretes gastrin in the stomach?
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What mechanism describes how bicarbonate ions are formed during gastric acid secretion?
What mechanism describes how bicarbonate ions are formed during gastric acid secretion?
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Which cells are responsible for secreting pepsinogen in the stomach?
Which cells are responsible for secreting pepsinogen in the stomach?
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Which receptor does acetylcholine act on to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
Which receptor does acetylcholine act on to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
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What triggers the secretion of gastrin in the proximal intestine?
What triggers the secretion of gastrin in the proximal intestine?
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What is the main action of proton pump inhibitors in gastric physiology?
What is the main action of proton pump inhibitors in gastric physiology?
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What composition aids in protecting the gastric mucosa from acidity?
What composition aids in protecting the gastric mucosa from acidity?
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At what pH level is pepsin most active?
At what pH level is pepsin most active?
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Which class of receptors does histamine act on to promote acid secretion?
Which class of receptors does histamine act on to promote acid secretion?
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What is the role of Cl- ions in the secretion of gastric acid?
What is the role of Cl- ions in the secretion of gastric acid?
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What is the role of secretin in gastric physiology?
What is the role of secretin in gastric physiology?
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What effect do H2 receptor antagonists have on gastric acid secretion?
What effect do H2 receptor antagonists have on gastric acid secretion?
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Which factors contribute to the gastric diffusion barrier?
Which factors contribute to the gastric diffusion barrier?
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What is the main composition of the gastric gel layer that protects the stomach lining?
What is the main composition of the gastric gel layer that protects the stomach lining?
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What type of HLA molecules are primarily associated with the development of celiac disease?
What type of HLA molecules are primarily associated with the development of celiac disease?
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Which of the following is a primary antibody closely associated with celiac disease?
Which of the following is a primary antibody closely associated with celiac disease?
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What consequence results from the destruction of enterocytes in celiac disease?
What consequence results from the destruction of enterocytes in celiac disease?
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Which symptom is commonly observed in children with celiac disease?
Which symptom is commonly observed in children with celiac disease?
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Which is considered the gold diagnostic standard for celiac disease?
Which is considered the gold diagnostic standard for celiac disease?
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What is a major extra-intestinal manifestation of celiac disease?
What is a major extra-intestinal manifestation of celiac disease?
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Continuous exposure to gluten in individuals with celiac disease may lead to which progression?
Continuous exposure to gluten in individuals with celiac disease may lead to which progression?
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What do phagocytosing antigen-presenting cells (APCs) do with gliadin in celiac disease?
What do phagocytosing antigen-presenting cells (APCs) do with gliadin in celiac disease?
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Which phase of gastric acid secretion is initiated by the smell, sight, taste, thought, and swallowing of food?
Which phase of gastric acid secretion is initiated by the smell, sight, taste, thought, and swallowing of food?
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What primarily mediates the cephalic phase of gastric acid secretion?
What primarily mediates the cephalic phase of gastric acid secretion?
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What substance is released from G cells during the cephalic phase to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
What substance is released from G cells during the cephalic phase to stimulate gastric acid secretion?
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During the gastric phase, which reflex is activated by food entering the stomach?
During the gastric phase, which reflex is activated by food entering the stomach?
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What effect does low luminal pH have on D cells during the gastric phase?
What effect does low luminal pH have on D cells during the gastric phase?
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Which mechanism explains how acetylcholine influences gastric acid secretion?
Which mechanism explains how acetylcholine influences gastric acid secretion?
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What role do partially digested proteins play in the gastric phase of gastric acid secretion?
What role do partially digested proteins play in the gastric phase of gastric acid secretion?
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What is the function of the vagus nerve during the cephalic phase?
What is the function of the vagus nerve during the cephalic phase?
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What is a major complication of chronic gastritis?
What is a major complication of chronic gastritis?
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Which type of peptic ulcer is more likely to be malignant?
Which type of peptic ulcer is more likely to be malignant?
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What is the primary treatment regimen for H.pylori gastritis?
What is the primary treatment regimen for H.pylori gastritis?
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How does acute gastritis differ from chronic gastritis in terms of immune cell presence?
How does acute gastritis differ from chronic gastritis in terms of immune cell presence?
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What can chronic gastritis lead to regarding gastric epithelium?
What can chronic gastritis lead to regarding gastric epithelium?
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What is typically associated with duodenal ulcers?
What is typically associated with duodenal ulcers?
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What factor contributes most commonly to peptic ulcer disease?
What factor contributes most commonly to peptic ulcer disease?
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What happens in the lamina propria during chronic gastritis?
What happens in the lamina propria during chronic gastritis?
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What role do commensal bacteria like Firmicutes have in the immune system?
What role do commensal bacteria like Firmicutes have in the immune system?
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What is one of the consequences of gliadin binding to the CXCR3 receptor?
What is one of the consequences of gliadin binding to the CXCR3 receptor?
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What effect does the production of IL-15 by enterocytes have on intra-epithelial lymphocytes?
What effect does the production of IL-15 by enterocytes have on intra-epithelial lymphocytes?
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What is the impact of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) on dendritic cells?
What is the impact of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) on dendritic cells?
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What is a consequence of the disassembly of tight junctions due to gliadin exposure?
What is a consequence of the disassembly of tight junctions due to gliadin exposure?
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Which cells secrete gastrin in the stomach?
Which cells secrete gastrin in the stomach?
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What directly stimulates parietal cells to secrete gastric acid by binding to a specific receptor?
What directly stimulates parietal cells to secrete gastric acid by binding to a specific receptor?
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What feedback mechanism is involved in the secretion of somatostatin in response to luminal H+?
What feedback mechanism is involved in the secretion of somatostatin in response to luminal H+?
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Which of the following substances inhibit gastric acid secretion?
Which of the following substances inhibit gastric acid secretion?
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What triggers the release of gastrin?
What triggers the release of gastrin?
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What characterizes acute erosive hemorrhagic gastritis?
What characterizes acute erosive hemorrhagic gastritis?
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In cases of acute gastritis, what is typically present in the lamina propria?
In cases of acute gastritis, what is typically present in the lamina propria?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate acute gastritis?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate acute gastritis?
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What potential complication can arise from acute gastritis?
What potential complication can arise from acute gastritis?
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What is the initial histological change observed in acute gastritis?
What is the initial histological change observed in acute gastritis?
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What is the primary function of the stomach in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following is NOT a main region of the stomach?
Which of the following is NOT a main region of the stomach?
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What are the two main curvatures of the stomach called?
What are the two main curvatures of the stomach called?
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Which sphincter is located at the exit of the stomach leading to the small intestine?
Which sphincter is located at the exit of the stomach leading to the small intestine?
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Which component of the stomach anatomy is primarily responsible for the production of chyme?
Which component of the stomach anatomy is primarily responsible for the production of chyme?
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What is the primary structural feature that allows the stomach to accommodate a large quantity of food?
What is the primary structural feature that allows the stomach to accommodate a large quantity of food?
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What is formed when saliva, food, and gastric juice mix in the stomach?
What is formed when saliva, food, and gastric juice mix in the stomach?
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Which part of the stomach is primarily focused on the mixing process?
Which part of the stomach is primarily focused on the mixing process?
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Which artery supplies blood to both the pancreas and the duodenum?
Which artery supplies blood to both the pancreas and the duodenum?
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Which part of the small intestine has the most prominent plicae circulares?
Which part of the small intestine has the most prominent plicae circulares?
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What is the primary function of CCK (cholecystokinin)?
What is the primary function of CCK (cholecystokinin)?
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What are the primary cell types found in the villi of the small intestine?
What are the primary cell types found in the villi of the small intestine?
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What triggers the release of secretin?
What triggers the release of secretin?
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How does the ileocecal sphincter function during increased pressure in the cecum?
How does the ileocecal sphincter function during increased pressure in the cecum?
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What effect does peptide YY have on gastric motility?
What effect does peptide YY have on gastric motility?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating pancreatic enzyme secretion?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating pancreatic enzyme secretion?
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How are intestinal digestive juices primarily characterized?
How are intestinal digestive juices primarily characterized?
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Which structure contributes to the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?
Which structure contributes to the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?
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What role does the enteric nervous system play in peristalsis?
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What is the function of Brunner’s glands in the duodenum?
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What regulates the rate of gastric emptying through hormonal control?
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Study Notes
Immune Tolerance and the Microbiome
- Commensal bacteria stimulate the development of regulatory T cells (Tregs), particularly from Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes.
- Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by these bacteria influence dendritic cells, promoting the induction of Tregs.
- Commensal bacteria aid in the development of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) through Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling, resulting in secretion of IL-17, IL-22, and other MALT-promoting signals.
- Segmented and filamentous bacteria (Firmicutes) enhance immunoglobulin A (IgA) production and promote Th17 cell development.
Failure of Tolerance: Celiac Disease
- Celiac disease occurs due to gluten's interference with the intestinal immune system through a multi-step process.
- Alpha-gliadin, a stable gluten degradation product, resists breakdown by pancreatic enzymes.
- Gliadin binds to CXCR3 chemokine receptors, triggering the secretion of zonulin, leading to the disruption of tight junctions in the intestinal epithelium.
- Gliadin also induces enterocytes to produce IL-15, causing intra-epithelial lymphocytes to activate NK cell receptors in response to stress proteins on enterocytes.
- Inflammatory molecules, including gliadin, penetrate damaged tight junctions, exacerbating the immune response.
Stomach Anatomy
- The stomach, a J-shaped structure, lies inferior to the diaphragm and is the most distensible part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, holding 0.8-1.5L of food.
- Functions as a reservoir for food before it enters the small intestine, mixing food, saliva, and gastric juice to form chyme.
- The stomach consists of four main regions: Cardia, Fundus, Body, and Pylorus.
- Contains two main sphincters: lower esophageal and pyloric, which control food entry and prevent reflux.
- Features two primary curvatures: Lesser and Greater.
Stomach Physiology: Motility
- Food entry is facilitated by a wave of relaxation along the esophagus and stomach, triggered by swallowing and distension.
- The fundus stores food until ready for processing, with the stomach wall bulging outward to accommodate larger food volumes.
- Gastric accommodation reduces muscle tone in the stomach as it stretches.
Stomach Physiology: Secretions
- Gastric acid secretion begins with the dissociation of water into H+ and OH-, with CO2 combining with OH- to form bicarbonate.
- H+ ions are pumped into the canaliculus by H+/K+ ATPase, while Cl- ions passively move from the cytoplasm into the lumen.
- Parietal cells are stimulated by acetylcholine, gastrin, and histamine to release gastric acid.
- Histamine released from enterochromaffin-like cells enhances gastric acid secretion and vasodilation.
Chronic H. pylori Gastritis: Pathogenesis and Pathology
- H. pylori typically infects the stomach antrum, promoting increased acid secretion and a risk of peptic ulcer disease.
- Chronic infection may progress to gastric body and fundus, associated with gastric atrophy and increased risk of adenocarcinoma.
- Pathological features include erythematous antral mucosa with plasma cells, lymphocytes, and mucosal infiltration leading to potential atrophic changes.
- Overgrowth of MALT due to H. pylori may be related to gastric lymphoma.
Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Chronic H. pylori Gastritis
- Clinical symptoms can be absent or include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and weight loss.
- Diagnosis involves serological tests for H. pylori antibodies, detection of fecal bacteria, and urea breath tests.
Celiac Disease Pathogenesis
- Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) phagocytose gliadin, which can activate Th cells (Th1 or Th17) through the expression of HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 molecules.
- HLA-DQ2 or DQ8 is crucial for sustaining inflammation and villous destruction, strongly associated with celiac disease development.
- Not all individuals with HLA-DQ2 or DQ8 develop celiac disease; ongoing research addresses this variability.
- Pathogenesis involves enterocyte destruction by intra-epithelial lymphocytes, loss of tight junction integrity, and continuous gliadin-driven inflammation.
- Results in self-antibody production, particularly tissue-transglutaminase antibodies, villous destruction, and crypt hyperplasia.
Celiac Disease Clinical Presentation
- Adult symptoms: anemia, chronic diarrhea, bloating, fatigue, and nutrient deficiencies (B12 and iron).
- Pediatric symptoms: irritability, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, weight loss, muscle wasting, and possible abdominal pain or constipation.
- Children may not outwardly appear nutrient-deficient.
- Extra-intestinal manifestations are common across all ages, including arthritis, stomatitis, and dermatitis herpetiformis (10% of patients).
- In children, additional manifestations may include seizure disorders, pubertal delay, and short stature.
Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Prognosis
- Diagnosis: Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies have over 95% specificity and sensitivity; duodenal biopsy is the gold standard.
- Prognosis is generally excellent if gluten is strictly avoided; continued gluten exposure can lead to various manifestations and possible B-cell lymphoma development.
Gastric Acid Physiology
- Gastric acid production begins with CO2 combining with OH- to create bicarbonate ions in parietal cells.
- H+/K+ ATPase pumps hydrogen ions into the canaliculus, and chloride ions are passively transported into the lumen.
- Parietal cell stimulation occurs via acetylcholine (muscarinic receptors), gastrin (CCK2 receptors), and histamine (H2 receptors).
- Proton pump inhibitors block H+/K+ ATPase, reducing gastric acid secretion.
Gastric Acid Secretion Phases
- Cephalic Phase: Triggered by sensory stimuli (sight, smell, taste). Accounts for 30% of total acid secretion, primarily mediated by the vagus nerve.
- Gastric Phase: Food distends the stomach, activating the vagovagal reflex and local ENS reflexes. Accounts for 50-60% of secretion, with negative feedback mechanisms involving D cells.
- Intestinal Phase: Presence of amino acids and peptides in the proximal intestine stimulates G cells to secrete gastrin, accounting for 5-10% of secretion.
Other Gastric Secretions
- Intrinsic Factor: A glycoprotein essential for vitamin B12 absorption in the ileum, secreted by parietal cells.
- Pepsinogen: Secreted by chief cells, converted to pepsin by HCl, aiding in protein digestion, dependent on low pH.
Gastric Mucosa Protection
- Gastric diffusion barrier protects against low pH and high pepsin levels: includes mucus gel layer and tight junctions in gastric glands, maintaining a bicarbonate microclimate.
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Acute gastritis: Characterized by inflammation and neutrophil presence. Symptoms can include erosion and potential bleeding.
- Chronic gastritis: Possesses more lymphocytes and plasma cells; can progress to atrophy and overgrowth of MALT.
- Peptic ulcer disease arises from chronic gastritis, with duodenal ulcers being 4x more common than gastric ulcers, which have a higher risk of malignancy.
- Etiology includes H. pylori infection, NSAIDs, and smoking, with H. pylori being the most common cause.
Immune Tolerance and the Microbiome
- Commensals play a vital role in immune system regulation by promoting the development of regulatory T-cells (Tregs).
- Key bacterial groups: Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes contribute through short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) affecting dendritic cells.
- SCFAs are essential for stimulating Tregs and aiding the development of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) through TLR signaling.
- Segmented and filamentous bacteria from Firmicutes enhance IgA production and promote Th17 cell development.
Celiac Disease: Mechanism of Immune Disruption
- Alpha-gliadin, a gluten degradation product, resists pancreatic enzyme breakdown.
- Gliadin binds to CXCR3 receptors, leading to zonulin production, which disrupts tight junctions by disassembling ZO proteins.
- Internally, gluten triggers enterocytes to produce IL-15, activating intra-epithelial lymphocytes to express NK cell receptors, further damaging the intestinal environment.
- Pro-inflammatory substances, including gliadin, can pass through compromised tight junctions, exacerbating the immune response.
Stomach Anatomy and Physiology
- The stomach is a J-shaped organ located under the diaphragm, serving as a reservoir for food and mixing it with saliva and gastric juices to form chyme.
- Major anatomical regions include the cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus, with two sphincters (lower esophageal and pyloric) and two curvatures (lesser and greater).
- The stomach histology includes mucosa with gastric glands, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.
Stomach Secretions and Function
- Gastrin, produced by enteroendocrine cells, stimulates gastric acid secretion in response to stomach distension, vagal stimulation, and partially digested proteins.
- Acid secretion from parietal cells can be inhibited by somatostatin and prostaglandins.
- Somatostatin reduces gastric acid secretion and inhibits the release of various gastrointestinal hormones.
Gastritis: Acute and Chronic
- Acute gastritis involves mild initial inflammation that can progress to severe erosive and hemorrhagic conditions.
- Common clinical symptoms include dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, and acute abdominal pain.
- Chronic gastritis is prevalent and often linked to Helicobacter pylori infection.
Small Intestine Anatomy and Histology
- The small intestine consists of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, receiving arterial supply primarily from the superior mesenteric artery.
- Histologically, the mucosa features simple columnar epithelium with villi and microvilli to increase absorptive surface area.
- The submucosa contains plica circulares (permanent folds) and various glands specific to each section of the small intestine.
Movements and Motility of the Small Intestine
- Mixing (segmentation) occurs through local reflex contractions that enhance exposure of chyme to digestive enzymes.
- Propulsive movements (peristalsis) move chyme toward the anus, facilitated by both nervous and hormonal control.
- Chyme is regulated in its entry to the duodenum to ensure optimal digestive function and prevent damage to intestinal lining.
Control of Gastric Emptying
- Gastric emptying requires food particles to be small and released gradually to allow for proper digestion.
- The duodenum plays a crucial role in regulating gastric emptying via both nervous and hormonal control, responding to factors like osmolarity and pH levels.
- Key hormones involved include CCK, secretin, and peptide YY, which communicate nutritional status and digestive needs.
Secretions from the Small Intestine
- Enterocytes produce digestive juices similar to extracellular fluid, facilitating nutrient absorption.
- Brunner's glands in the duodenum secrete alkaline mucus that protects the intestinal lining from gastric acid damage.
- Hormonal stimulation of digestive secretions is critical for maintaining intestinal health and promoting digestion.
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This quiz explores the role of commensal bacteria in immune tolerance and the development of the microbiome. Topics include the influence of short-chain fatty acids and Toll-like receptor signaling on regulatory T-cell induction. Test your knowledge on the intricate relationship between gut microbiota and immune system functionality.
