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Gut Hormones released - Coggle Diagram
Gut Hormones released
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Peptide YY (PYY)
Intestinal L-cells (ileum, colon)
Peptide YY (PYY) is a 36-amino-acid gut hormone, It is secreted in response to food intake, especially protein and fats, and its circulating levels increase in proportion to caloric load after a meal.
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Insulin
β-cells of pancreas
Insulin is a peptide hormone that plays a central role in glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis. It acts as an important satiety (appetite-suppressing) signal
Gastrin
G-cells of stomach
Gastrin plays a central role in digestive function, especially in stimulating the production of gastric acid (hydrochloric acid, HCl) and enhancing stomach motility.
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