Chapter 13

Gastrointestinal Hormones and Receptors

Laurence J. Miller

Laurence J. Miller

Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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First published: 27 November 2015
Citations: 1

Summary

Gastrointestinal hormones and their receptors play important roles in the regulation and integration of digestive function. An understanding of the organization of this endocrine system, where the hormones are produced, what stimulates their secretion, their targets, and the characterization of their responses provide important insights to understand normal physiology and pathophysiologic presentations. This is also useful in developing diagnostics and therapeutic approaches to disease.

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