Question

The hormone GIP (gastric inhibitory peptide) is secreted by :–

Answer 1

GIP is derived from a 153-amino acid proprotein encoded by the GIP gene and circulates as a biologically active 42-amino acid peptide. It is synthesized by K cells, which are found in the mucosa of the duodenum and the jejunum of the gastrointestinal tract. Like all endocrinehormones, it is transported by blood.

Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide. Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) is a 42-amino-acid hormone that is produced byenteroendocrine K-cells and released into the circulation in response to nutrient stimulation.