Hormones and Enzymes.docx

**Hormones & Enzymes** **Where is the gastrin hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The gastrin enzyme is located in the stomach and is simulated by gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food....

**Hormones & Enzymes** **Where is the gastrin hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The gastrin enzyme is located in the stomach and is simulated by gastric juices secreting the smell and taste of food. Its function stimulates stomach cells to release gastrin, activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, and activates the production of mucous and hydrochloric acid. **Where is the pepsinogen/pepsin hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The pepsinogen/pepsin hormone/enzyme is located in the stomach and production is simulated by gastrin and its function breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. **Where is the hydrochloric acid hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The hydrochloric acid hormone/enzyme is located in the stomach and is simulated by gastrin and its function is to creates a high acidic environment that activates pepsinogens to become pepsin, kills bacteria, and helps in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals. **Where is the rennin hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The rennin hormone/enzyme is located in the small intestines and is simulated by proteins and its function begins the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides. **Where is the secretin hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The secretin hormone/enzyme is located in the small intestines and is simulated by partially digested fats and starches and its function stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice, which contains enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of proteins, starches, and fats. **Where is the cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone/enzymes for digestion located and what production is simulated and what is the function of this particular hormone/enzyme?** The cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone/enzyme is located in the small intestines and is simulated by partially digested fats and starches and its function stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic juice, stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine, and inhibits gastric emptying.