In the pancreas, lipase production is regulated by:
Correct answer: B. Secretin
- A. Gastrin
- B. Secretin
- C. Insulin
- D. Lipids
Explanation
Hepatic and Pancreatic secretions are also stimulated by a hormone called secretin, which is produced by the intestinal mucosa on the entry of acidic food from stomach. The acidity stimulates secretin production in duodenum and secretin is carried by blood to pancreas which is stimulated to produce pancreatic juice. Secretin also inhibits gastric secretion
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