NOMBRE | body | ghrelina | a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach |
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Sentido | A gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary. | |
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General | hormona gastrointestinal | hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning |
Inglés | ghrelin |
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