Chapter 40: Stomach- Gastric Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Gastric parietal cells products
A
- HCl
- Intrinsic factor
2
Q
Chief cells product
A
PEPsinogen
(Think: “a PEPpy chief”)
3
Q
Mucous neck cells products
A
- Bicarbonate
- Mucus
4
Q
G cells product
A
Gastrin
(Think: G cells = Gastrin)
5
Q
Where are G cells located?
A
Antrum
6
Q
What is pepsin?
A
Proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyzes peptide bonds
7
Q
What is intrinsic factor?
A
Protein secreted by the parietal cells that combines with vitamin B12 and allowsfor absorption in the terminal ileum
