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gastric pits contain 3 main types of cells, the mucousa cell which produces mucus that lines the inside of the stomach to stop the stomach acid from digesting itself. the pariental which secretes hydrochloric acidby active transport into the stomach to aide breaking down the foods. and the chief cell which secretes pepsin, an emzyme that breaks down food intomore soluble pieces which can be then taken into the intestines to be absorbed.
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What is the structure and function of pits in plants?
Some fruit seeds are called pits.
Folds in the gastric mucosa?
The folds of the gastric mucosa are called RUGAE.
What hormone stimulates gastric acid?
a polypeptide hormone,
Why do xylem vessels have pits etc?
Pits are essentially holes in the xylem walls. Xylem walls are lignified by lignin, a material impermeable to war. The pits allow water to flow between xylem vessels of the plant - this is known as cross flow.
What is the lowest pH of the body and where?
gastric acid
Does the small intestine contain gastric pits?
Gastric pits are located in the stomach.
What glands are found between the rugae?
The rugae gradually smooth out as the stomach fills, permitting stomach distension. A cross section of the stomach lining reveals that in between the rugae are gastric pits, which are the openings of the gastric glands.
What gland in found between the rugae and the stomach lining?
between the rugae are gastric pits, which are the openings of the gastric glands
What is the the function of gastric gland?
produce gastric juice
What type of acid is secreted by the gastric pits in the stomach?
Gastric juice is secreted from gastric glands, which are located in narrow tube like structures called gastric pits. Gastric juice contains hydrochloric acid, pepsinogenand mucus in a healthy adult. Hydrochloric acid is secreted by parietal cells, pepsinogen is secreted by gastric chief cells and mucus is secreted by mucus neck cells. Source: Wikipedia
Are gastric glands in your stomach?
Yes. They produce acid.
What substances do gastric glands produce?
hydrochloric acid
It produce hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen?
Gastric Glands
Produce an enzyme poor juice containing mucus?
gastric glands
What are gastric juices and what do that contain?
Gastric juices are produced in the gastric pits and secreted into the StomachThey contain pepsin(a type of protease) an enzyme that breaks down proteins, acid which makes the pepsin break down food faster and mucus that coats the walls of your stomach to stop the enzymes breaking them down as well.Read more: Discuss:What_is_the_function_of_the_gastric_juice_in_the_stomach
What type of erosion can make pits and rocks and produce smooth and polished surfaces?
It is abrasion
What type of erosion can make pits in rock and produce smooth polished surfaces?
It is abrasion
