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Gastrointestinal Hormone: Importance and Features | Biochemistry

In this article we will discuss about Gastrointestinal Hormone:- 1. Introduction to Gastrointestinal Hormone 2. Biomedical Importance of Gastrointestinal Hormone 3. Features. Introduction to Gastrointestinal Hormone: 1. Many hormones are liberated by the gastrointestinal tract—more than any other single organ. 2. The gastrointestinal hormones assist in digestive processes of the foodstuffs mov­ing the digested products into the extra­cellular space through [...]

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Digestion and Absorption of Protein | Biochemistry

In this article we will discuss about the Digestion and Absorption of Protein from Gastrointestinal Tract. Digestion of Protein: The proteolytic enzymes secreted in gastric juice, pancreatic juice and also present in the intestinal mucosa cause the hydrolysis of pro­tein in the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach: Pepsin, the endopeptidase, is present in gastric juice and hydrolyzes the peptide bonds in the [...]

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Digestion Types: 4 Main Types of Digestion

The following points highlight the four main types of digestion. The types are: 1. Digestion in the Mouth 2. Digestion in the Stomach 3. Pancreatic Digestion 4. Digestion in Intestine. Type # 1. Digestion in the Mouth: Constituents of Saliva: a. Saliva is colourless, slightly acid (pH 6.4- 7.1) rather than alkaline, viscous fluid se­creted mainly by the parotid, sub-maxil­lary [...]

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