Condition
Pancreatic function test
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Pancreatic function test
Definition
This test measures the ability of the pancreas to respond to secretin, a hormone produced by the small intestine when partially digested food has moved into the intestine from the stomach.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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