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Hormones Secreted by Non-Endocrine Tissues; Hormones Secreted by Kidney; Hormones Secreted by Heart; Hormones Secreted by the Liver;
Hormones Secreted by the Pancreas
Non-endocrine tissues that can produce hormones include the kidney, heart, liver, and pancreas.
The kidney can produce erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. The heart can produce atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), which regulates blood pressure by decreasing the amount of water and salt in the body. The liver can produce erythropoietin, testosterone, and estrogen. The pancreas can produce insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin.
Hormones of Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT)
There are various hormones that are responsible for the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. These hormones include ghrelin, cholecystokinin (CCK), gastrin, secretin, and pancreozymin.
Ghrelin is a hormone that is released from the stomach and stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. This hormone is responsible for the feelings of hunger and appetite.
CCK is a hormone that is released from the small intestine and stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. This hormone also inhibits the release of stomach acids.
Gastrin is a hormone that is released from the stomach and stimulates the production of digestive enzymes by the pancreas.
Secretin is a hormone that is released from the small intestine and stimulates the production of bicarbonate ions by the pancreas.
Pancreozymin is a hormone that is released from the pancreas and stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the stomach.
