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SS = somatostatin
a Secretin:
- Produced by duodenum (enteroendocrine cells o Cholecystokinin (CCK):
of the small intestine); crypts of LieberkUhn - produced by enteroendocrine cells of the
- stimulated by arrival of acidic chyme in duodenum
duodenum. - release stimulated by fatty acids in
- functions: stimulates bicarbonate secretion duodenum (also amino acids, acidic
from pancreas; inhibits gastric secretion chyme)
(decreases HCI production by inhibiting gastrin - functions: causes gallbladder contraction
release); decreases gastric motility (slowing (bile to small intestine), stimulates release of
rate of gastric digestion and delivery to the pancreatic enzymes; decreases gastric motility
small intestine), increases hepatic bile and secretion (increases somatostatin release).
production, increases CCK, promotes growth
and maintenance of the pancreas. s