Name various hormones in the digestive tract and their function.

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GI Tract

Hormone

Function

Gastrin

Acts on the gastric glands; stimulates secretion of HCl and pepsinogen

Secretin

Acts on the exocrine pancreas; stimulates secretion of water and bicarbonate ions

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Acts on the pancreas and the gall bladder; stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzyme and bile juice

Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)

Inhibits gastric secretion and mobilit

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Hormone	Function
Gastrin	Acts on the gastric glands; stimulates secretion of HCl and pepsinogen
Secretin	Acts on the exocrine pancreas; stimulates secretion of water and bicarbonate ions
Cholecystokinin (CCK)	Acts on the pancreas and the gall bladder; stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzyme and bile juice
Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)	Inhibits gastric secretion and mobilit