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Secretin is secreted by_____________?
Correct answer: A. Duodenum
- A. Duodenum
- B. Pancreas
- C. Liver
- D. Stomach
Explanation
Secretin is released by S cells in the duodenal mucosa when acidic chyme enters from the stomach. It then promotes pancreatic bicarbonate secretion.
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