digestive hormones

Three Phases Gastric Secretion

Posted on November 20, 2025 by anatomy

Three Phases Gastric Secretion: Gastric secretion occurs in three phases: the cephalic phase triggered by food anticipation, the gastric phase initiated by stomach distension, and the intestinal phase regulated by chyme entering the intestine.

Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreas

Posted on September 20, 2025 by anatomy

Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreas: The pancreas has both exocrine functionssecreting digestive enzymes into the duodenumand endocrine functions, producing insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.