Gastrointestinal Hormones

Name of Hormones       Source of secretion Functions (Actions) 1.       Gastrin           G-cells in stomach TG cells in GI tract Islets in fetal pancreas Anterior pituitary Brain   Stimulates gastric secretion and motility. Promotes growth of gastric mucosa. Stimulates release of pancreatic hormones. Stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice. Stimulates secretion of … Read more