Hormones controlling enzymatic secretion Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrin - what triggers its release and what does it do?
A
Released when there are high levels of amino acids in the stomach
stimulates acid and pepsinogen release in the stomach
2
Q
Secretin - what triggers its release and what does it do?
A
Released when there are high levels of HCL in the duodenum
causes the release of bicarbonate from the pancreas
3
Q
CCK - what triggers its release and what does it do?
A
Released when amino acids or fats are in the duodenum
causes the pancreas to secrete all enzymes