esophagus vs Stomach

속성 esophagus Stomach
라틴어 명칭 gullet Gaster
유형 Muscle Organ
신체 계통 N/A Digestive
신체 부위 N/A Abdomen
기능 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 …
임상적 의의 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