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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
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esophagus

gullet

Stomach

Gaster

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 vitamin B12 absorption.

Digestivo Abdomen