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What is Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP)?
What is Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP)?
- Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, but GIP is not.
- Gastrin is secreted by the stomach, but GIP is not.
- A hormone secreted by the upper small intestine (correct)
- Glucagon is secreted by the liver, but GIP is not.
What is the main stimulus for the secretion of GIP?
What is the main stimulus for the secretion of GIP?
- Fiber does not stimulate GIP secretion.
- Carbohydrate does stimulate GIP secretion, but to a lesser extent than fatty acids and amino acids.
- Protein does not stimulate GIP secretion.
- Fatty acids and amino acids (correct)
What effect does GIP have on stomach emptying?
What effect does GIP have on stomach emptying?
- It decreases it (correct)
- GIP actually decreases stomach emptying.
- GIP does have an effect on stomach emptying.
- The effect of GIP on stomach emptying is not dependent on the type of food consumed
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Test your knowledge of the hormone responsible for slowing down gastric emptying - Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP)! This quiz covers the basics of GIP, including its secretion, responses to different nutrients and its effects on the stomach. If you're interested in nutrition and digestion, this quiz is perfect for you!
