Digestion and AbsorptionHard
Question
Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in
Options
A.oesophagus
B.ileum
C.duodenum
D.pyloric stomach
Solution
Secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are two main gastrointestinal (GI) hormones secreted in duodenum of alimentary canal. CCK stimulates gall bladder contraction and thus intcreases the flow of bile salts into the intestine.
Secretin stimulates the release of an alkaline pancreatic fluid that neutralizes stomach acid as it enters the intestine.
Secretin stimulates the release of an alkaline pancreatic fluid that neutralizes stomach acid as it enters the intestine.
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