magsäckstömningen
Magsäckstömningen refers to the process by which the stomach empties its contents into the small intestine. This is a crucial part of digestion, ensuring that food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed efficiently. The stomach acts as a reservoir, mixing food with digestive juices and then gradually releasing the partially digested material, known as chyme, into the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine.
The rate of gastric emptying is carefully regulated by a complex interplay of neural and hormonal signals.
Disruptions to normal gastric emptying can lead to various digestive issues. Conditions like gastroparesis, where the