GI hormones 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning
Hypernym
hormone 1
noun
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
EnglishHyponym
gastrin 1
noun
polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated
a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
secretin 1
noun
a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile ducts whenever the stomach empties too much acid into the small intestine
ghrelin 1
noun
a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary
motilin 1
noun
a gastrointestinal hormone that apparently participates in controlling smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine
