Week 12 case 8 digestive hormonesYou are studying several compounds that may have application affecting digestive function.
The first activates the gastrin receptors
What will this substance do in the body?
Answer
decrease stomach acid
decrease digestive motility (constipating)
increase stomach acid
increase insulin production
Too much of this gastrin mimicking substance (overdose) could lead to
Answer
constipation
diabetes
low blood sugar
stomach ulcers
The second compound mimics cholecystokinin
What is the major target of this substance?
Answer
stomach
pancreas and gall bladder
small intestine
liver
What is the effect of taking this CCK- like substance?
Answer
gall bladder contractions
gall stones
increased stomach acid
hunger
The third compound is similar to ghrelin, and stimulates the ghrelin receptors
What is the effect of this substance on the body?
Answer
stimulates satiety (a feeling of fullness)
stimulates eating
raises blood sugar
raises blood lipid level
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