Secretin - Wikipedia
WEBSecretin is a hormone that regulates water homeostasis throughout the body and influences the environment of the duodenum by regulating secretions in the stomach, pancreas, and liver. It is a peptide hormone produced in the S cells of the duodenum, which are located in the intestinal glands. [5]
Physiology, Secretin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Secretin is a peptide hormone composed of 27 amino acids. The sequence is like that of a gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and glucagon. Secretin is produced in the duodenal mucosa and acts on the pancreas where it stimulates the release of bicarbonate and water.
Secretin | Definition & Function | Britannica
WEBSecretin, a digestive hormone secreted by the wall of the upper part of the small intestine (the duodenum) that regulates gastric acid secretion and pH levels in the duodenum. …
The physiological roles of secretin and its receptor - PMC
WEBNov 8, 2012 · Secretin is secreted by S cells in the small intestine and affects the function of a number of organ systems. Secretin receptors (SR) are expressed in the basolateral …
Secretin - UpToDate
WEBIt is now known that secretin stimulates pancreatic fluid and bicarbonate secretion leading to neutralization of acidic chyme in the intestine. Secretin also inhibits gastric acid release and intestinal motility.
Secretin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBSecretin is a gastrointestinal hormone primarily used to examine pancreatic secretion during endoscopic procedures. It is also considered to act as a neuropeptide or brain-gut stress regulatory hormone that affects levels of γ-amino butyric acid in the brain.
Secretin: Understanding the Physiology and Role in Digestion
WEBJul 22, 2023 · Secretin is a hormone involved in the regulation of digestive processes in the human body. This comprehensive article aims to explore the physiology of secretin, including its production, secretion, target organs, and the role it plays in digestion and overall gastrointestinal function.