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Stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juice and Secretin is released in response to the presence of acidic chyme
Secretin S cells in the duodenum
bile, and inhibits gastric acid secretion in the duodenum.
M cells in the duodenum Motilin is released in response to fasting and helps to keep the
Motilin Stimulates gastric emptying and intestinal motility
and jejunum digestive system moving.
Deocrinin Produced in the stomach Inhibits gastric acid secretion and pepsin activity
Pancreatic
Inhibits the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and
polypeptide Produced in the pancreas
bile, and slows gastric emptying
(PP)
Vasoactive
Produced in the pancreas Relaxes smooth muscles and increases blood flow
intestinal
and intestines to the intestines.
peptide (VIP)
Glucagon-like
Produced in the large
peptide-2 Stimulates intestinal growth and repair
intestine
(GLP-2)