This organ is host to a bacteria whose virulence is partially based on the presence of the cagA gene.
Although it is not the pancreas, cancer of this organ can be fought with the S-1 chemotherapy regimen and is particularly prevalent in East Asian populations. This organ is host to a bacteria whose virulence is partially based on the presence of the cagA gene. Histamine is secreted by enterochromaffin-like cells in this organ. Pernicious anemia is caused by the loss of intrinsic factor-secreting cells in this organ, parietal cells. Two of the upper parts of this organ are the fundus and the cardia. The mucosal lining of this organ is burrowed into by H. pylori, which can cause ulcers and gastritis. For 10 points, name this organ that contains hydrochloric acid and is found at the end of the esophagus.
Although it is not the pancreas, cancer of this organ can be fought with the S-1 chemotherapy regimen and is particularly prevalent in East Asian populations.
stomach