An infection of this organ is identified by detecting the presence of a nickel-containing metalloenzyme through a urea breath test.
An infection of this organ is identified by detecting the presence of a nickel-containing metalloenzyme through a urea breath test. Antagonism of this organ's H2 histamine receptors targets its enterochromaffin-like cells. This organ is the body's largest source of ghrelin. An absence of a protein made by this organ results in pernicious anemia; that protein aids in vitamin B12 absorption and is called intrinsic factor. This organ's chief cells secrete a zymogen that is activated specifically in acidic environment to yield active pepsin. Chyme is passed through the pyloric sphincter from this organ to the small intestine. For 10 points, name this organ that receives food from the esophagus.
An infection of this organ is identified by detecting the presence of a nickel-containing metalloenzyme through a urea breath test.
stomach