Endocrine Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract

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Objectives 1. List the members of the three enteroendocrine hormone families: gastrin, secretin, and motilin. 2. Describe how autonomic innervation and gastric and duodenal hormones regulate gastric acid secretion and…

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Abbreviations and Symbols

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αGSU alpha glycoprotein subunit β-hCG hormone-specific β-subunit of hCG β-TSH β-Thyroid-stimulating hormone 3β-HSD 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 11β-HSD2 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 17β-HSD 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase AA amino acid ABP androgen-binding protein ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme…

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The Thyroid Gland

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Objectives 1. Explain the mechanisms of thyroid hormone synthesis. 2. Describe the regulation of thyroid function and the actions of thyroid hormones. 3. Compare and contrast the functions of thyroxine…

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