title: [Blood flow as a protective mechanism of the stomach and duodenum].
abstract: Blood flow in the stomach and duodenum is not only important for the transport of O2, CO2 and substrates, but also a protective mechanism against luminal H+. Back diffusion of H+ stimulates blood flow in the stomach, thus preventing mucosal acidosis by removing H+. Another important function of blood flow is the transport of HCO3- for extra and intracellular buffering of H+.
authors: I. Chirurgische Universitätsklinik Wien.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Schiessel
mesh_terms: D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000378:metabolism; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply*; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008564:Membrane Potentials; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates
vernacular_title: Der Blutfluss als protektiver Mechanismus des Magens und Duodenums.