CSOWM - Digestion & Metabolism Questions and Answers | Already passed | Latest Update

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CSOWM - Digestion & Metabolism
Questions and Answers | Already passed |
Latest Update


Hormone Production/Secretion Sites


🗸🗸: Stomach (Gastric Fundus)


- ghrelin




Small Intestine


Duodenum: CCK, GIP


Jejunum: GIP


Ileum: GLP-1, PYY, OXM




Large Intestine


- PYY




Pancreas


- insulin, amylin, glucagon

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Adipose Tissue


- leptin, adiponectin




Glucagon


🗸🗸: Hormone produced and secreted by the alpha cells in the pancreas in response to a drop in

blood sugar, prolonged fasting, exercise and protein-rich meals.




Functions


Triggers glycogenolysis - ie triggers the liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form

and then release it into your bloodstream.




Prevents your liver from taking in and storing glucose so that more glucose stays in your blood.




Helps your body make glucose from other sources, such as amino acids.




Ghrelin


🗸🗸: Hormone produced/secreted in the gastric fundus (dome shaped upper part of stomach)




Functions