Digestive System and Stomach Function Review

A collection of fill-in-the-blank flashcards designed to help review key concepts related to stomach functions and the digestive system.

The average blood flow from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation is __.

5L/min

The stomach is a J-shaped expansion of the __ tract.

GI (gastrointestinal)

The four major regions of the stomach include the cardiac region, fundus, body, and __ region.

pyloric

The process of mixing food with enzymes, HCl, and mucus in the stomach converts it into a paste called __.

chyme

The stomach can expand to __ liters during a meal.

1

Chyme movement into the small intestine is regulated by the relaxation of the __ sphincter.

pyloric

The enzyme that digests starch in saliva is called __.

salivary amylase

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is responsible for regulating food movement into the __.

stomach

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) occurs due to the incomplete closure of the __.

lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

The hormone that stimulates appetite and increases food intake is called __.

ghrelin

Intrinsically, gastric secretion increases due to the presence of __ in the stomach.

proteins

The secretion of somatostatin inhibits __ secretion.

gastric acid (HCl)