List 3 hormones that are involved in the digestive system and give their site of origin, what they do and what are their targets.
Hormone Site of Origin Function Target
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1.Gastrin is produced by G cells of the gastric mucosa,it acts on the gastric glands to stimulate the release of gastric acid and pepsinogen.
2.Cholecystokinin (CCK) is secreted by I cells in the mucosa of proximal small intestine,it acts on the Pancreas and gall bladder to stimulate the release of pancreatic juice and bile respectively.
3.Secretin is secreted by S cells of gastric glands in stomach,it acts on the pancreas and billiary ducts to increase the secretion of bicarbonate .
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