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Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in
BiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationJIPMERJIPMER 2007
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  • A oesophagus
  • B ileum
  • C duodenum
  • D pyloric stomach
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The correct answer is: duodenum
Secretin and Cholecystokinin (CСK) are two main Gastrointestinal (GI) hormones secretes in duodenum of alimentary canal. CCK stimulates gall bladder contraction and thus increases 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.

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