Gastrointestinal hormones — Flashcards

Release of the enzymatic component of pancreatic secretion is primarily stimulated by _____

Which nutrient (glucose, fat, protein) stimulates gastrin secretion? _____

Somatostatin secretion is stimulated by _____ pH in the GI mucosa (high or low)

Thyroid hormone increases _____ absorption from the GI tract to meet the metabolic demands of increased O2 consumption

_____, an endocrine hormone, is a member of a family of peptides that includes the GI hormones secretin and GIP

Somatostatin decreases gastric acid secretion by decreasing levels of _____ (second messenger)

Gastrin secretion is stimulated by vagal stimulation via the neuropeptide _____

What effect does somatostatin have on gallbladder contraction? _____

satiety

What is the function of the area postrema?