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gastrin

American

[gas-trin] / ˈgæs trɪn /

noun

a hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric juice.

gastrin British

/ ˈɡæstrɪn /

noun

a polypeptide hormone secreted by the stomach: stimulates secretion of gastric juice

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Etymology

Origin of gastrin

First recorded in 1900–05; gastr- + -in ²

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Neural responses facilitate secretion of salivary amylase needed to digest or break down food as well as secretion of hormones like secretin and gastrin.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

During the gastric phase, the hormone gastrin is secreted by G cells in the stomach in response to the presence of proteins.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The main digestive hormone of the stomach is gastrin, which is secreted in response to the presence of food.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Additionally, the release of gastrin activates vigorous smooth muscle contractions.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Countless cells in the wall of the stomach secrete chemicals, such as gastrin, and hydrochloric acid.

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