Abstract
Enteroendocrine hormones are hormones released from the activation of enteroendocrine cells (CEE), cells that reside in the epithelial layer of the gastrointestinal tract. CEEs release these hormones from the presence of nutrients. Among these hormones are the incretins GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide) and GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Polypeptide 1). These two hormones have the ability to rel…