One disease that can afflict this organ is combated by increased release of prostaglandin, and is called gastritis, and this organ is aided in its primary function by the use of hydrochloric acid.
In full-grown humans, ghrelin is produced in larger quantities in this region than in the pancreas. It's not the brain, but APUD cells in this organ produce large amounts of serotonin, and one end of this organ is bounded by the pyloric sphincter. One disease that can afflict this organ is combated by increased release of prostaglandin, and is called gastritis, and this organ is aided in its primary function by the use of hydrochloric acid. For 10 points, name this organ, the first stop for food after being swallowed.
In full-grown humans, ghrelin is produced in larger quantities in this region than in the pancreas.
stomach