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1. Gastrointestinal peptides

   The gastrointestinal hormones constitute a group of hormones secreted by enteroendocrine cells in the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine. This group of hormones regulate various functions of the digestive organs. Some of the major families are listed below.

   efaccena - 07/03/2016 - 2:08pm

2. Antidiarrhoeal drugs

   Antidiarrhoeal drugs are classified according to their mechanism of action:

   Oral rehydration agents are used to re-balance fluid and electrolytes lost during a diarrhoeal episode. These contain defined quantities of salts and sugars to be taken with clean water.

   Antibacterial agents can be used to treat diarrhea with a confirmed bacterial cause.

   smaxwell - 10/10/2014 - 9:00am

3. Endocrine peptides

   Endocrine peptides are the proteinaceous subset of the hormones produced by the glands of the endocrine system. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands. Endocrine hormones regulate a vast array of bodily functions including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood.

   efaccena - 07/03/2016 - 2:09pm

4. ANS Part II: Receptors, transmitters and drugs

   The two principal (or 'classical') small transmitter molecules used by neurons of the motor ANS are acetylcholine (ACh) and noradrenaline (NA).

   efaccena - 01/09/2017 - 10:39am