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What is the term used to describe the increase of HCO3− in blood leaving the stomach?
What is the term used to describe the increase of HCO3− in blood leaving the stomach?
- Acid-base balance
- Gastric reflux
- HCl formation
- Alkaline tide (correct)
Which phase of gastric secretion involves the stimulation of parietal cells to release HCl?
Which phase of gastric secretion involves the stimulation of parietal cells to release HCl?
- Reflex phase
- Cephalic phase
- Gastric phase (correct)
- Intestinal phase
What is the purpose of H+/K+ ATPase in the mechanism of HCl formation?
What is the purpose of H+/K+ ATPase in the mechanism of HCl formation?
- To pump H+ into the stomach lumen (correct)
- To export HCO3− from the blood to the stomach
- To facilitate the absorption of nutrients
- To convert carbonic acid to H+ and HCO3−
What is the term used to describe the rhythmic contractions of the stomach muscles?
What is the term used to describe the rhythmic contractions of the stomach muscles?
Which of the following is NOT a hormone involved in regulating gastric secretion?
Which of the following is NOT a hormone involved in regulating gastric secretion?
What is the term used to describe the factors that slow down the emptying of the stomach?
What is the term used to describe the factors that slow down the emptying of the stomach?
Which nerve is primarily involved in the pharyngeal-esophageal phase of deglutition?
Which nerve is primarily involved in the pharyngeal-esophageal phase of deglutition?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What type of epithelium is present in the mucosa layer of the stomach?
What type of epithelium is present in the mucosa layer of the stomach?
What is the function of parietal cells in the stomach?
What is the function of parietal cells in the stomach?
What is the volume of the empty stomach?
What is the volume of the empty stomach?
What is the term for the folds in the stomach mucosa when empty?
What is the term for the folds in the stomach mucosa when empty?
What is the role of the vagus nerve in regulating gastric secretion?
What is the role of the vagus nerve in regulating gastric secretion?
Which hormone stimulates HCl secretion by the stomach?
Which hormone stimulates HCl secretion by the stomach?
What is the pH range of the stomach acid produced by parietal cells?
What is the pH range of the stomach acid produced by parietal cells?
What is the main function of pepsinogen?
What is the main function of pepsinogen?
What is the primary cause of most peptic ulcers?
What is the primary cause of most peptic ulcers?
What is the approximate volume of gastric juice secreted by the stomach per day?
What is the approximate volume of gastric juice secreted by the stomach per day?
