Some of the factors that affect the rate at which particles diffuse include: the particle's molecular weight, temperature, concentration difference, diffusion distance, permeability and surface area.
This region of the stomach is called the 'cardiac' region. How does the mucosa in this region change? Gastric Glands in the fundus (body) of the stomach. The epithelium of the mucosa of the fundus and body of the stomach forms invaginations called gastric pits. The lamina propria contains gastric glands, which open into the bases of the gastric pits. These glands are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of the gastric juice.
Long-term infection of the stomach with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) can cause ulcers. It can also inflame and damage the inner layer of the stomach. Some of these changes could lead to cancer over time, especially cancer in the lower part of the stomach.