The physiological control of gastric acidity

Authors :: Charles M. Wilhelmj
Rex W. Finegan
Frederick C. Hill
Source :: American Journal of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. 4:547-550
Publication Year :: 1937
Publisher :: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1937.
Abstract: The physiological control of gastric acidity depends upon the following factors: 1. Strength of the acid secreted. 2. Regurgitation of non-acid secretions from the duodenum. 3. Inhibition of the intragastric chemical phase of acid secretion due to the presence of acid in the stomach and of the intestinal phase of acid secretion due to the presence of acid in the intestine. 4. The intensity of the stimuli arising in the pars pylorica and the degree to which, in a given animal, they influence the intragastric chemical phase of acid secretion. 5. Vagal or cephalic influences. 6. Absorption of water from the gastric contents.