esophagus vs Stomach

Properti esophagus Stomach
Nama Latin gullet Gaster
Tipe Muscle Organ
Sistem Tubuh N/A Digestive
Wilayah Tubuh N/A Abdomen
Fungsi 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 …
Signifikansi Klinis 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.

Digestive Abdomen