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Definitions for gastrin
ˈgæs trɪngas·trin
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Princeton's WordNet
gastrinnoun
polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated
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gastrinnoun
A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach
Etymology: γαστήρ + -in
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Gastrin
Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCl) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. It is released by G cells in the pyloric antrum of the stomach, duodenum, and the pancreas. Gastrin binds to cholecystokinin B receptors to stimulate the release of histamines in enterochromaffin-like cells, and it induces the insertion of K+/H+ ATPase pumps into the apical membrane of parietal cells (which in turn increases H+ release into the stomach cavity). Its release is stimulated by peptides in the lumen of the stomach.
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gastrin
Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. It is responsible for stimulating the release of gastric acid, which helps in the body's digestion of food. The release of gastrin is triggered by the intake of protein, stretching of the stomach during a meal, or an increase in the pH levels of the stomach.
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Gastrin
In humans, gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. It is released by G cells in the antrum of the stomach, duodenum, and the pancreas. It binds to cholecystokinin B receptors to stimulate the release of histamines in enterochromaffin-like cells, and it induces the insertion of K+/H+ ATPase pumps into the apical membrane of parietal cells. Its release is stimulated by peptides in the lumen of the stomach.
Editors Contribution
gastrin
A type of natural hormone created in moderation within the body of a human being.
Gastrin is secreted in the stomach.
Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gastrin in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gastrin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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