Learn the stomach's structure, layers, and digestive role with flashcards.
What is the main function of the stomach?
Mechanical and chemical digestion of food.
In This Section
1. What is the main function of the stomach?
2. Where is the stomach located?
3. What is the entry point of the stomach called?
4. What is the exit of the stomach into the small intestine called?
5. What sphincter controls the opening into the stomach?
6. What sphincter controls the release of stomach contents into the duodenum?
7. Name the four regions of the stomach.
8. What is the large upper dome of the stomach called?
9. What is the main central region of the stomach called?
10. What is the narrow bottom region of the stomach called?
11. What is the mucosal fold inside the stomach called?
12. What is the name of the innermost layer of the stomach wall?
13. What is the middle muscular layer of the stomach wall?
14. What is the outermost layer of the stomach wall?
15. What cells secrete hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
16. What cells secrete pepsinogen in the stomach?
17. What hormone stimulates acid secretion in the stomach?
18. What is chyme?
19. What artery supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach?
20. What arteries supply the greater curvature of the stomach?
21. What is the role of mucus in the stomach?
22. How many muscle layers are in the stomach wall?
23. Name the muscle layers of the stomach from inside out.
24. What is the nerve supply to the stomach?
25. Where does most protein digestion begin?
26. What enzyme starts protein digestion in the stomach?
27. What stimulates the secretion of gastrin?
28. What forms the gastric juice?
29. What structure connects the stomach to the esophagus?
30. What part of the small intestine receives stomach contents?