pancreatic polypeptide
pancreatic polypeptide n. a hormone released from the D cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas in response to protein in the small intestine. Its actions are to inhibit pancreatic bicarbonate and protein enzyme secretion and to relax the gall bladder.
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