Topic 11 – Gastric Secretion and Acid Production

This topic uses the AIM Learning Cycle to help MBBS students understand the motor functions of the stomach by integrating Physiology.

1. Curriculum Coverage

Physiology

• Motor function of stomach
• Basic electrical rhythm of stomach
• Pyloric pump
• Role of pylorus in gastric emptying
• Regulation of gastric emptying

Topic 11 – Gastric Secretion and Acid Production

This topic uses the AIM Learning Cycle to help MBBS students understand gastric secretory mechanisms by integrating Physiology and Biochemistry.

1. Curriculum Coverage

Physiology

• Characteristics of gastric secretion
• Mechanism of gastric gland secretion
• Phases of gastric secretion
• Regulation of gastric secretion
• Hormones regulating gastric secretion
• Reflex control of gastric secretion

Biochemistry

• Chemical composition of gastric secretion
• Functions of HCl
• Mechanism of HCl secretion
• Intrinsic factor secretion
• Role of intrinsic factor