The incretins are hormones that are released in response to the consumption of food. Which of the following represents one of the major effects of incretin release from intestinal epithelial cells?
A) activation of gastric emptying ensuring release of ingested food
B) enhancement in adipocyte triacylglycerol synthesis
C) enhancement of insulin secretion from the pancreas
D) repression of pancreatic cell proliferation
E) stimulation of gastric acid secretion to aid in digestion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Incretins, such as GLP-1 and GIP, enhance insulin secretion from the pancreas in response to food intake, which helps regulate blood glucose levels.  The incretins are molecules associated with food intake-stimulation of insulin secretion from the pancreas. Two of the many gastrointestinal hormones have significant effects on insulin secretion and glucose regulation. These hormones are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP). Both of these gut hormones represent the incretins

The Incretins Are Hormones That Are Released in Response to the Consumption