Question

how does the endocrine interact with the digestive system?

Answer 1

Answer:

The digestive system is controlled by the synchronized action of the brain and the endocrine system by releasing specific hormones required for the digestion of food.
During the gastric phase, the brain induces the endocrine system, and the G cells of the stomach release the gastrin hormone which helps in protein digestion by producing acids. The action of gastrin is controlled by another hormone called somatostatin which controls the production of gastrin in an empty stomach.
The coupled action of endocrine hormones secretin and cholecystokinin induces the production of pancreatic juices and bile in the duodenum. This alkaline fluid neutralizes the acidic content of the stomach.
During high lipid diets, the small intestine secretes gastric inhibitory peptide to reduces the peristaltic movements of the intestine. The lower the peristaltic movement, the higher the time for lipid breakdown.