Describe the regulation of the cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phases of gastric secretion.

Describe the role of these cells found in gastric glands: parietal, chief, mucous neck, and enteroendocrine.

Recently, more people have turned to surgery to help them lose weight. One form of weight control surgery involves stapling a portion of the stomach shut, creating a smaller volume. How would such a surgery result in weight loss?

How does each of the three phases of gastric secretion promote and facilitate gastric control?

Pepsin enzymatically digests __________.

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Where in the stomach do the strongest peristaltic waves occur?a. b. c. d.

The only stomach function that is essential to life is __________.

Trace the path of a single protein molecule that has been ingested. The protein molecule will be digested by enzymes made bya. the mouth, stomach, and colon,b. the stomach, liver, and small intestine,c. the small intestine, mouth, and liver,d. the pancreas, stomach, and small intestine.