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The pyloric antrum is the lower portion of the stomach that connects to the pyloric canal, which leads into the duodenum. It plays a crucial role in mixing food with gastric juices and regulating its passage into the small intestine.
A muscular organ located between the esophagus and the small intestine that breaks down food using stomach acid and digestive enzymes.
Gastric Juice: A highly acidic fluid composed of hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and mucus produced by the stomach lining for digestion.
The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, receiving partially digested food from the stomach