gastrin
Acid-stimulating peptide
Gastrin is a hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.
It plays a central role in digestion, released when food enters the stomach and triggering the release of hydrochloric acid to break down proteins.
Elevated gastrin levels can indicate certain digestive disorders.
Short amino acid chain
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- ghrelinAppetite-stimulating stomach peptide
- secretinIntestinal hormone prompting bicarbonate
neuroendocrine · polypeptide · prohormone · bioactive · circulating · serum · plasma · release
Low-pH chemical compound
- hydrochloricDescribing HCl solutions
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- antrumBodily cavity or chamber
pylorus · fundus · pepsinogen · pepsin · histamine · proton-pump · acidification
Gastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
duodenum · bicarbonate · digestive · postprandial · peptides
Erosive tissue wound
- pepticRelating to digestion
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- carcinoidSlow neoplasm secreting hormones
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
Tenth cranial nerve
- acetylcholineNeurotransmitter for muscles and memory
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- trophicRelating to feeding
peptide
Short amino acid chain
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- ghrelinAppetite-stimulating stomach peptide
secretin · neuroendocrine · polypeptide · prohormone · bioactive · circulating · serum · plasma · release · inhibition
acid
Low-pH chemical compound
- hydrochloricDescribing HCl solutions
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- mucosaMoist organ lining
antrum · pylorus · fundus · pepsinogen · pepsin · histamine · proton-pump · acidification
pepsin
Gastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
peristalsis · duodenum · bicarbonate · digestive · postprandial · peptides
ulcer
Erosive tissue wound
- pepticRelating to digestion
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- carcinoidSlow neoplasm secreting hormones
vagus
Tenth cranial nerve
- acetylcholineNeurotransmitter for muscles and memory
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- trophicRelating to feeding
- gastric fluDigestive tract infection
- gastric bypassStomach-shrinking weight operation
- gastric juicesStomach's digestive fluid
- gastric sleeveStomach-shrinking bariatric surgery
- gastric ulcerStomach lining wound
- gastrointestinal issuesDisorders of the gut
gastric, gastronomy, gastropod, gastritis, gastrectomy, gastroscopy, gastropods, gastrointestinal, gastroenteritis