pyloric gastric gland

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The pyloric gastric glands are located in the terminal portion of the stomach, where it connects to the small intestine. These glands secrete mucus, which protects the stomach lining from self-digestion by diluting acids and enzymes. The pylorus itself is a muscular constriction that controls the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine, preventing backflow and regulating the rate at which food enters the duodenum. The internal lining of the pylorus also secretes gastric juices, and hormones called gastrins are released from the pyloric end of the stomach to stimulate the secretion of gastric acid and pepsinogen.123

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…central stomach areas; and the pyloric glands in the terminal stomach portion. Both the cardiac and pyloric glands secrete mucus, which coats the stomach and protects it from self-digestion by helping to dilute acids and enzymes.
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…central stomach areas; and the pyloric glands in the terminal stomach portion. Both the cardiac and pyloric glands secrete mucus, which coats the stomach and protects it from self-digestion by helping to dilute acids and enzymes.
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