Abstract
Five cases with achlorhydria have been investigated by sham-feeding to establish the existence of a cephalic phase of pancreatic secretion in man. The results of the study showed that as far as the individual enzymes were concerned, the most consistent and greatest response to sham-feeding was found in the concentration and output of trypsin and lipase. A rise in chymotrypsin concentration and output was also found but the amylase response was more variable. Basal volume and bicarbonate concentration was maintained. Sham-feeding would appear to produce a highly concentrated pancreatic juice. The mechanism of the cephalic phase of pancreatic secretion is discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
