The document lists various neurotransmitters that stimulate or inhibit parts of the gastrointestinal tract. It notes that acetylcholine, substance P, histamine and gastrin stimulate parts of the esophagus and stomach, while somatostatin inhibits parts of the stomach. It also lists what parts of the small intestine and colon are absorbed, such as iron, folate and calcium in the duodenum and vitamin B12 and fat in the distal ileum.
The document lists various neurotransmitters that stimulate or inhibit parts of the gastrointestinal tract. It notes that acetylcholine, substance P, histamine and gastrin stimulate parts of the esophagus and stomach, while somatostatin inhibits parts of the stomach. It also lists what parts of the small intestine and colon are absorbed, such as iron, folate and calcium in the duodenum and vitamin B12 and fat in the distal ileum.
The document lists various neurotransmitters that stimulate or inhibit parts of the gastrointestinal tract. It notes that acetylcholine, substance P, histamine and gastrin stimulate parts of the esophagus and stomach, while somatostatin inhibits parts of the stomach. It also lists what parts of the small intestine and colon are absorbed, such as iron, folate and calcium in the duodenum and vitamin B12 and fat in the distal ileum.
Ach, Histamine, Gastrin Stomach Somatostatin VIP, GRP, Ach Pancreas CCK, Ach Gallbladder VIP/NO (Act on sphincter of oddi) Ach, Subp Small intestine VIP/NO Aldosterone Colon
Duodenum Absorbs => Fe, folate, Ca+ and Zn
Distal ileum Absorbs => Vitb12, chylomicrons (fat), bile salt and intrinsic factor. Stomach Absorbs => Alcohol Colon Absorbs => short chain fatty acid