gastrin

American

[gas-trin] / ˈgæs trɪn /

noun

a hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric juice.

gastrin British

/ ˈɡæstrɪn /

noun

a polypeptide hormone secreted by the stomach: stimulates secretion of gastric juice

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Etymology

Origin of gastrin

First recorded in 1900–05; gastr- + -in ²

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Some of the hormones produced include gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin, which are secreted in the presence of food, and some of which act on other organs such as the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Hormones like gastrin, secretin, adrenocorticotropic are released from the pituitary to regulate which digestive secretions are released.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Additionally, the release of gastrin activates vigorous smooth muscle contractions.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

An example of a hormone secreted by the stomach cells is gastrin, a peptide hormone secreted in response to stomach distention that stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Countless cells in the wall of the stomach secrete chemicals, such as gastrin, and hydrochloric acid.

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