Endocrine System 6: pancreas, stomach, small intestine and liver
Endocrine System 6: pancreas, stomach, small intestine and liver ] This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract Abstract The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones for regulating and coordinating vital bodily functions. This article – the sixth in an eight-part series about the endocrine system – outlines the endocrine function of the gastrointestinal tract and the role that endocrine glands and tissues play in regulating digestion, as well as describing their wider physiological functions. Citation: Taylor J, Knight J (2021) Endocrine system 6: pancreas, stomach, small intestine and liver. Nursing Times [online]; 117: 10, 46-50. Authors: James Taylor is a lecturer in anatomy and physiology; John Knight is associate professor in biomedical science; both at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University. This article has been double-blind peer reviewed ...