secretin

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Definitions

n.

A peptide hormone secreted by the duodenum that helps regulate acidity in the small intestine

促胰液素,胰泌素

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.release secretin释放促胰液素
  • 2.secretin stimulation促胰液素刺激
  • 3.[secretin test]促胰液素测试
  • 4.secretin receptor促胰液素受体

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Secretin is released by the duodenum in response to acidic chyme entering from the stomach.

  • 2.

    Researchers studied how secretin stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate.

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