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List and describe 6 nervous and chemical (both food contents and cellular secretions) signals that regulate...

List and describe 6 nervous and chemical (both food contents and cellular secretions) signals that regulate GI function. For each, describe the initial stimulus for secretion, source tissue/cells, target tissues, and final effects of their activities. [Suggestion: Make a table for comparison, with a brief caption.]

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HORMONES -

1. VIP - vasoactive intestinal peptide.

Location - found in nerves of G.i.t , bloodbrain and autonomic nerves.

Stimulated by - fatty meals.

Actions - It markedly increases intestinal secretion of electrolytes and water.

2. CCK - pancreozymin -

Location - J-cells of duodenum and jejunum .

Stimulated by - peptides and aminoacids.

Action - contraction of gall bladder and relaxes sphincter of oddi.

3. Gastrin -

Location - G-cells of duodenum.

Stimulated by - peptides and aminoacids.

Action- H+ secretion by gastric parietal cells.

4. Secretin -

Location - S - cells of duodenum.

Stimulated by - H+ and fatty acids in duodenum.

Action - increases secretion of HC03- by pancreas and bile.

5. Somatostatin -

Location - by GIT.

Stimulated by - H+ in lumen.

Action - inhibit the secretion of GIT hormones and growth hormones.

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