Digestive System: Stomach Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Situated in the upper portion of the abdomen, it is roughly J-shaped. Its functions include food storage, mechanical digestion (mixing), and some chemical digestion.
A
Stomach
2
Q
Where is the stomach situated?
A
in the upper portion of the abdomen
3
Q
What shape is the stomach?
A
roughly J-shaped
4
Q
Functions of the stomach?
A
food storage, mechanical digestion (mixing), and some chemical digestion.
5
Q
Gastric pits and gastric glands are in the ______ layer.
A
mucosal
6
Q
Muscularis externa which contains oblique ____ and ____ smooth muscle layers.
A
circular; longitudinal
