intestine vs Stomach
| Eigenschaft | intestine | Stomach |
|---|---|---|
| Lateinischer Name | bowel | Gaster |
| Typ | Organ | Organ |
| Körpersystem | Digestive | Digestive |
| Körperregion | N/A | Abdomen |
| Funktion | N/A | Serves as a reservoir for ingested food, mixing and partially digesting it with gastric juice containing hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Mechanical churning converts food into chyme. Produces intrinsic factor for … |
| Klinische Bedeutung | N/A | Peptic ulcers result from mucosal erosion by acid and Helicobacter pylori. Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer mortality. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes chronic heartburn. Gastrectomy is performed … |
| FMA ID | 7199 | 7148 |