L40. Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the abdomen run from - to?
A
Diaphragm to pelvic inlet
2
Q
Name the 9 abdominal regions.
A
- Right hypochondrium
- Epigastric
- Left hypochondrium
- Right lumbar
- Umbilical
- Left lumbar
- Right iliac fossa
- Suprapubic
- Left Iliac fossa
3
Q
Name 2 features in front of the stomach.
A
Lower ribs
Liver
4
Q
Name 3 features behind the stomach.
A
Spleen
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
5
Q
Describe the route from the oesophagus to the duodenum.
A
Oesophagus Cardiac sphincter Cardia Body Pylorus Pyloric sphincter Duodenum.
6
Q
Where is the fundus and what happens there?
A
Fundus runs along the top of the body/cardia of the stomach and is where air accumulates.
7
Q
What do parietal cells do?
A
Secrete HCl.
8
Q
What do chief cells do?
A
Secrete pepsinogen.
9
Q
What 4 substances do parietal cells allow the movement of?
A
Cl- into stomach
H+ into stomach
K+ into blood
HCO3 into blood
