Gastrointestinal Secretions PDF
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Marmara University
Jason Ryan, MD, MPH
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This presentation covers gastrointestinal secretions, specifically focusing on gastric acid, produced by parietal cells located in the stomach. The low pH environment within the stomach is crucial for various functions, including the breakdown of food and protection against pathogens.
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Gastrointesti nal Secretions Jason Ryan, MD, MPH Gastric Acid Parietal cells of stomach Found in gastric glands Secrete hydrochloric acid (HCL) Maintains very low pH in stomach (
Gastrointesti nal Secretions Jason Ryan, MD, MPH Gastric Acid Parietal cells of stomach Found in gastric glands Secrete hydrochloric acid (HCL) Maintains very low pH in stomach (
