Nutrient absorption

Physiology · Gastrointestinal

Figure 1. Intestinal glucose absorption is regulated via the communication between EEC-derived incretins and enterocytes. 5-HT, serotonin; cAMP, cyclic adenosine monophosphate; CCK, cholecystokinin; CCKR, cholecystokinin receptor; EC cells, enterochromaffin cells; GIP, gastric inhibitory peptide; GIPR, gastric inhibitory peptide receptor; GLP2, glucagon-like peptide 2; GLP2R, glucagon-like peptide — Figure 1. Intestinal glucose absorption is regulated via the communication between EEC-derived incretins and enterocytes. 5-HT, serotonin; cAMP, cyclic adenosine monophosphate;…

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Category: Gastrointestinal
Difficulty: media
Type: Diagram

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