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gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), a GI hormone found in the mucosa of the small intestine. Release of the hormone, mediated by the presence of glucose or fatty acids in the duodenum, results in the release of insulin by the pancreas and inhibition of gastric mobility acid secretion. Giant Cell Interstitial Pneumonia The rarest form of interstitial pneumonia which is now regarded as a hard metal pneumoconiosis
GIP gastric inhibitory polypeptide.
GIP 1 Gastric inhibitory polypeptide Gastrin inhibitory principle A 43-residue insulinotropic polypeptide hormone of the incretin family produced by the pancreas, that is secreted in response to oral–but not parenteral administration
of nutrients–eg, glucose and lipids See Incretin 2 General insertional protein 3 Giant cell interstitial pneumonia, see there Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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