This page discusses the extracellular digestion process in humans and animals, involving digestive enzymes that break down food in structures like the stomach, liver, and small intestine. The liver re...This page discusses the extracellular digestion process in humans and animals, involving digestive enzymes that break down food in structures like the stomach, liver, and small intestine. The liver regulates nutrient absorption, while the pancreas provides essential enzymes. The small intestine, with microvilli enhancing absorption, covers a large surface area.
This page discusses over two dozen hormones in the gastrointestinal system, focusing on eight key hormones: gastrin, somatostatin, secretin, CCK, FGF19, incretins, ghrelin, and NPY/PYY3-36. These horm...This page discusses over two dozen hormones in the gastrointestinal system, focusing on eight key hormones: gastrin, somatostatin, secretin, CCK, FGF19, incretins, ghrelin, and NPY/PYY3-36. These hormones are crucial for digestion, appetite regulation, and nutrient absorption without known deficiency disorders. Their functions encompass gastric secretion, insulin release, and appetite suppression.
