esophagus vs Stomach
| Propiedad | esophagus | Stomach |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre latino | gullet | Gaster |
| Tipo | Muscle | Organ |
| Sistema corporal | N/A | Digestivo |
| Región corporal | N/A | Abdomen |
| Función | 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 … |
| Significado clínico | 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 | 7131 | 7148 |