Suggested Level of Knowlege: Basic

LOs

BT_PO 1.107 Explain the:

· Physiology of swallowing

· Factors preventing reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus

· Control of gastric motility and emptying

· Composition of gastric fluid

· Physiology of nausea and vomiting

Past Questions

2011.1, 2004.2 Describe the functions of the gastric secretions

2009.2 List the gastric cell types and their secretions and the functions of these secretions.

2009.1 Describe the physiological processes that influence the rate of gastric emptying.

2005.1, 2000.1 Describe the control of gastric emptying.

2003.2 Outline the mechanism of secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach. Briefly describe how secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach is controlled.

2002.2 Give a brief account of the mechanisms which regulate gastric secretion.

Gastric Secretions &

Gastric Emptying