Stomach (Endocrine Role)

Beyond digestion, the stomach is an endocrine organ secreting hormones that govern appetite and gastric function.

Core Characteristics

• G cells release gastrin to drive acid secretion.
• Ghrelin from the fundus signals hunger to the hypothalamus.
• Somatostatin from D cells brakes acid and hormone release.

Related Concepts & Sources

Hormone Registry, Digestion, Endocrine Registry