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