Gastric Juice (Noun)
Meaning
Digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The digestive process begins when food enters the stomach, where it is mixed with gastric juice that breaks down proteins and fats.
- Gastric juice is secreted by the stomach glands and contains enzymes that help to digest food in the stomach.
- The production of gastric juice is stimulated by the presence of food in the stomach and by the hormone gastrin.
- In the stomach, gastric juice helps to break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be absorbed by the body.
- A deficiency in gastric juice production can lead to digestive problems, such as bloating and difficulty absorbing nutrients from food.