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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

The Stomach

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

The Stomach

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Which of the following does not stimulate the secretion of HCl in the stomach?

Histamine

Secretin

Acetylcholine

Gastrin

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Understand the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach: HCl is crucial for digestion and is secreted by parietal cells in the stomach lining.

Identify the substances that stimulate HCl secretion: Histamine, acetylcholine, and gastrin are known to stimulate the secretion of HCl.

Learn about the role of histamine: Histamine binds to H2 receptors on parietal cells, leading to increased secretion of HCl.

Understand the function of acetylcholine: Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates parietal cells via the vagus nerve, promoting HCl secretion.

Explore the role of secretin: Secretin is a hormone that primarily stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate, which neutralizes stomach acid, and does not stimulate HCl secretion in the stomach.