LP7605-1

Stomach

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Descriptions

In anatomy, the stomach is an organ of the gastrointestinal tract involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication. The stomach's primary function is to break down large molecules (such as from food) into smaller ones using hydrochloric acid so that they can be absorbed from the small intestine. Secondary functions include protein digestion using pepsin enzymes, and absorbing water, some ions, and some lipid soluble compounds such as alcohol, aspirin, and caffeine. The Latin names Ventriculus and Gaster became the basis for the medical terms gastro- and gastric meaning related to the stomach. The stomach is generally a highly acidic environment with a pH range of 1 to 4 depending on food intake and other factors. Pepsinogen is secreted by chief cells and turns into pepsin in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The stomach's interior can secrete 2 to 3 litres of gastric fluid per day. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Stomach (Wikipedia)

An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

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Part Name

Stomach

Part Display Name

Stomach

Part Type

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Created On

2000-05-03

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Stom

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