As food moves into the small intestines, intestinal cells release which hormone to promote insulin secretion?
A)gastrin
B)somatostatin
C)CCK
D)secretin
E)GIP

Question

As food moves into the small intestines, intestinal cells release which hormone to promote insulin secretion? ​
A)gastrin
B)somatostatin
C)CCK
D)secretin
E)GIP

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide) is released from intestinal cells in response to food in the small intestines, and it promotes insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells.

As Food Moves into the Small Intestines, Intestinal Cells Release