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===Neuropeptides===
===Neuropeptides===
The neuropeptide '''vasopressin''' is responsible for metabolism and maintainence of the metabolic rate. '''Somatostatin'''
'''Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)''' plays a role within the intestines and acts to greatly increase the secretion of water and electrolytes. VIP also causes dilation of the smooth muscle within the peripheral smooth muscles and inhibits [[[Gut_Endocrine_Function_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|gastrin-stimulated]] gastric acid secretion. The neuropeptide '''vasopressin''' is responsible for metabolism and maintainence of the metabolic rate. The overall affect of VIP is to increase gastric motility. '''Somatostatin''' inhibits the production of other hormones.
inhibits the production of other hormones.
===Other Types of Neuropeptides===
===Other Types of Neuropeptides===
As mentioned above, substances related to changes in ion channel status are closely related to the release of other neuropeptides. Zinc is therefore associated with the release of another type of neurotransmitter, neuropeptide Y.
As mentioned above, substances related to changes in ion channel status are closely related to the release of other neuropeptides. Zinc is therefore associated with the release of another type of neurotransmitter, neuropeptide Y.