Stomach Anatomy and Function

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Which layer of the stomach is primarily responsible for the secretion of gastric juices?

  • Serosa
  • Submucosa
  • Muscularis externa
  • Gastric mucosa (correct)

What is the characteristic feature of the gastric mucosa in the stomach?

  • Simple columnar epithelium (correct)
  • Transitional epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium

Which of the following statements about the stomach's regions is correct?

  • The pylorus is involved in mucus production. (correct)
  • The fundus and body have different microscopic structures.
  • The cardia and pylorus produce different types of secretions.
  • The fundus is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption.

Which type of cell in the gastric mucosa is responsible for the secretion of hydrochloric acid?

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What is a primary clinical feature of malabsorption syndromes?

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Which condition is characterized by herniation of the mucosa and submucosa of the colon?

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What causes anemia in malabsorption syndromes?

<p>Inability to absorb vitamin B12 and iron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is NOT a type of inflammatory bowel disease?

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Flashcards

Gastric Mucosa

A layer of the stomach wall that contains gastric glands which secrete various substances like acids, enzymes, and mucus.

Gastric Pits

These are depressions in the surface of the stomach lining that lead to gastric glands.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the gastric glands that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor essential for vitamin B12 absorption.

Chief Cells

These cells produce pepsinogen, a precursor to pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins.

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Enteroendocrine Cells

These are hormone-producing cells found in the stomach lining.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. There are two main types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Crohn's Disease

This is one type of IBD that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from mouth to anus, but most commonly affects the ileum.

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Ulcerative Colitis

This is a type of IBD that affects only the colon and causes ulcers.

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Study Notes

Stomach

  • The stomach is a dilated segment of the digestive tract, divided into four regions: cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus.
  • Cardia and pylorus are similar histologically and involved in mucus production.
  • The fundus and body have identical microscopic structures, housing gastric glands that secrete acidic gastric juice.
  • The stomach's mucosa and submucosa form rugae (folds) that flatten when the stomach is full.

Gastric Mucosa

  • The stomach lining (epithelium) is simple columnar epithelium.
  • All cells secrete mucus with a composition of 95% water, lipids, and glycoproteins forming a protective gel.

Fundus and Body

  • Parietal cells: Produce gastric acid.
  • Chief (zymogenic) cells: Produce digestive enzymes like pepsinogen.
  • Enteroendocrine cells: Secrete hormones regulating digestion.

Other Stomach Layers

  • Submucosa: Connective tissue layer.
  • Muscularis externa: Smooth muscle layer for stomach movement.
  • Serosa: Outermost layer of the stomach.

Gastroesophageal Junction

  • The stomach has four layers: gastric mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.

Small Intestine

  • Enteroendocrine cells: Secrete hormones.
  • M cells (microfold cells): Specialized cells in the small intestine lining.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

  • Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases characterized by diarrhea, pain, and relapses.

Crohn's Disease

  • A chronic inflammatory condition.
  • Associated with defects in NOD2 (protein) and low -defensin expression by Paneth cells.
  • Causes severe intestinal inflammation and malabsorption syndromes.

Malabsorption Syndromes

  • A condition where fats, proteins, carbohydrates, salts, and water are not properly absorbed in the small intestine.
  • Affects multiple organ systems, potentially causing anemia (due to vitamin deficiencies).
  • Diarrhea is a key clinical feature.

Large Intestine, Rectum, and Anal Canal

  • Hemorrhoids: Swollen blood vessels in the anal canal's mucosa or submucosa.
  • Diverticulosis: Herniation of the colon's mucosa and submucosa forming bulges (diverticula) capable of becoming inflamed (diverticulitis).
  • Colorectal cancer: A potentially life-threatening condition.

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