Stomach Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the capacity of the stomach
A
5 litres
2
Q
What are th stomach ridges called and what are they used for
A
Rudge to help with mechanical breakdown
3
Q
Whwre are muscles found on the stomach
A
Upper and lower ends
4
Q
Where is the cardiac sphincter and what’s it’s use
A
Top of the stomach allows food to enter
5
Q
What sphincter is at the bottom of the stomach
A
Pyloric sphuncter
6
Q
What is the use of the pyloric sphincter
A
Allows food to exit the stomach into the duodenum where it stays to 2-4 hours
7
Q
What is gastric juice
A
Pepsin and hydrochloric acid
8
Q
What is the use of bile
A
Emulsion of lipids into small droplets which increases the surface area to increase rate of digestion
