[Hormonal regulation of duodeno-pancreatic activity].

After examining the nature and action of the principal gastroduodenal hormones, the most recent findings regarding hormonal regulation mechanisms of duodeno-pancreatic activity are presented, stress being laid on the close interdependence of the various hormones taking part in the complex digestive event. The role of hormone mediators is then examined with special attention to the action of cyclic AMP and prostaglandine.