Multiple ChoiceSome aspects of the __________ phase of gastric secretion, which occur before food enters the stomach, may be considered conditioned reflexes.
Open QuestionDescribe the role of these cells found in gastric glands: parietal, chief, mucous neck, and enteroendocrine.
Open QuestionRecently, 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?
Open QuestionDescribe the regulation of the cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phases of gastric secretion.
Multiple ChoiceProton Pump Inhibitors (or PPIs) are some of the widely used drugs in the world and are prescribed for chronic heartburn/acid reflux. They work by inhibiting the movement of H+ ions across the membrane into the gastric juice, thereby lowering the concentration of HCl. As described, which cell of the gastric glands would you expect PPIs to affect?
Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Where in the stomach do the strongest peristaltic waves occur?a. b. c. d.