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Give functions of the following :Enlist hormones secreted by GI tract and state their role. |
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Answer» Gastrointestinal tract: In the gastrointestinal mucosa, certain ells are endocrine in function. These cells produce hormones which play vital role in digestive processes and flow of digestive juices. 1. Gastrin : This hormone stimulates gastric glands to produce gastric juice. 2. Secretin : This hormone is responsible for secretion of pancreatic juice and bile from pancreas and liver. 3. Cholecystokinin CCK/Pancreozymin PZ : This hormone stimulates gall bladder to release bile and stimulates the pancreas to release its enzymes. 4. Entero-gastrone/Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) : It slows gastric contractions and inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. |
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