Melanocyte ^-stimulating Hormone (MSH) Is Needed for the Maturation of the Fetal

question 84

True/False

Melanocyte ^-stimulating hormone (MSH) is needed for the maturation of the fetal lungs and the production of surfactant.

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Definitions:

Secretin

A hormone that stimulates the secretion of digestive juices from the pancreas and bile from the liver into the small intestine.

Ileocecal Sphincter

Thickening of circular smooth muscle between the ileum and the cecum, forming the ileocecal valve.

Peristaltic Contractions

Wave-like muscle contractions that occur in tubular structures of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, to move contents along.

Proteolytic Enzyme

An enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.