The Region of the Stomach That Empties into the Duodenum

Question

The region of the stomach that empties into the duodenum is the
A) antrum.
B) fundus.
C) body.
D) cardia.
E) pyloric part.

Accepted Answer

The region of the stomach that empties into the duodenum is the pyloric part, making option E the correct choice. The antrum is a specific part of the pyloric region that helps to grind food and mix it with digestive juices. The fundus is the upper part of the stomach, the body is the main portion of the stomach, and the cardia is where the esophagus connects to the stomach.