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===Neuropeptides===
===Neuropeptides===
'''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.
'''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.
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