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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract relies on hormones and neurotransmitters to integrate signals arising in the lumen with whole-body homeostasis. For instance, satiety in the brain is, to a great extent, induced by the presence of food in the gut. This…
Pancreatic secretion is regulated by highly integrated neural and hormonal influences that involve the brain, enteric nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract. Although these processes are complex they illustrate the finely regulated nature that is needed for maintaining sufficient secretion of…