Gastric secretion cells of gastric mucosa secrete gastric juice composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsinogen, intrinsic factor (IF), and mucus HCl and pepsinogen initiate protein digestion. IF is required for vitamin B12 absorption in ileum.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic synthetic compound with the chemical formula (CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2 belonging to the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and bisphenols, with two hydroxyphenyl groups. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents, but poorly soluble in water.
Medical Definition of BKA. BKA: Acronym standing for below knee amputation.. A nurse scrubbing for a BKA is preparing to assist in a below-knee amputation. BKA is as opposed to AKA (above knee amputation).