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Antral

Pertaining to the antrum, the lower or distal portion of the stomach.

Refers to the antrum, the distal stomach region where gastric mixing and gastrin secretion occur prior to chyme passing to the duodenum.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Refers to the antrum, the distal stomach region where gastric mixing and gastrin secretion occur prior to chyme passing to the duodenum.

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Chyme