Which of the following hormones stimulate the secretion of pancreatic juice from pancreas in the liver?
Correct answer: A. Secretin
- A. Secretin
- B. Pepsinogen
- C. Gastrin
- D. Both Gastrin and Secretin
Explanation
[A] Secretin is a hormone released by duodenum which stimulates secretion by the liver and pancreas[B] Pepsinogen is released in stomach to break down protease[C] Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid[D] Only secretin stimulates secretion by the liver and pancreas
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