bombesin

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bombesin

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human digestive system
Bombesin
A peptide that is found in the intrinsic nerves of the gastrointestinal tract, bombesin stimulates the release of gastrin and pancreatic enzymes and causes contraction of the gallbladder. These functions may be secondary, however, to the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone secreted by the…
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A peptide that is found in the intrinsic nerves of the gastrointestinal tract, bombesin stimulates the release of gastrin and pancreatic enzymes and causes contraction of the gallbladder. These functions may be secondary, however, to the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone secreted by the…
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