Stomach Chemistry

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Capsaicin

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chemical that stimulates receptors that respond to painful heat

Image: Capsaicin

Chemical stored in mast cells that triggers dilation and increased permeability of capillaries.

Image: Histamine

proteins on a cell membrane that respond to chemicals

Image: Chemoreceptors

TRP-V1 Receptor

A chemoreceptor that detects pain, injury, and burns

Image: TRP-V1 Receptor

Compound that increases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.

Image: Arrhenius acid

digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid

Image: gastric acid

A substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. It has a pH above 7.

Image: Arrhenius base

A solution that minimizes changes in pH when extraneous acids or bases are added to the solution.

Image: Buffer

An organs that produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate. It also secretes insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to help regulate blood glucose levels.

Image: Pancreas

Molecule with partial charges. Mixes with water. Water soluble.

Image: polar

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Arrhenius acid