Gastric acid and digestive physiology

Philip T. Ramsay; Aaron Carr

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2011.06.010

Gastric acid and digestive physiology

Philip T. Ramsay, Aaron Carr

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Abstract

The primary function of the stomach is to prepare food for digestion and absorption by the intestine. Acid production is the unique and central component of the stomach's contribution to the digestive process. Acid bathes the food bolus while stored in the stomach, facilitating digestion. An intact defense against mucosal damage by the stomach's acid is essential to avoid ulceration. This article focuses on the physiology of gastric acid production, the stomach's defense mechanisms against acid injury, and the most common challenges to the gastric defenses. A brief description of the stomach's nonacid digestive capabilities is included.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	977-982
Number of pages	6
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	91
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2011.06.010
State	Published - Oct 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Digestive physiology
Gastric acid
Stomach

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Surgery

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