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Release of pancreatic juice is stimulated by
BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionNEET
Options:
  • A Gastrin
  • B Secretin
  • C Enterogastrone
  • D Cholecystokinin
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cholecystokinin
Enzyme Source Stimulus Action
Cholecystokinin 
(CCK)/ Pancreozymin
Small intestine
(duodenum)
Food (fatty chyme and amino acids) in the duodenum. Gall bladder, contraction of gall bladder(bile released). Pancreas- the release of pancreatic juice.
Enterogastrone Small intestine
(duodenum)
Monosaccharides and fats (fatty chyme) in the duodenum. Gastric mucosa and muscles; inhibition of gastric secretion and motility. (slowing food passage).
Gastrin Pyloric stomach Vagus nerve (Cranial nerve X) activity peptides and proteins in the stomach Secretory cells and muscles of the stomach: secretion of HCl and stimulation of gastric mobility.
Secretin  Intestinal wall
(Duodenum)
Food and strong acid in the stomach and intestine  Pancreas: Secretion of water and bicarbonate (NaHCO3); inhibition of gastric motility.

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