Stimulates gastric acid secretion and mucous growth

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Secretina
B	gastrin
C	motilin
D	cholecystokinin

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Gastrin is a peptide hormone primarily responsible for enhancing gastric mucosal growth, gastric motility, and secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) into the stomach. It is present in G cells of the gastric antrum and duodenum.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the cephalic and gastric phases of a meal, gastric acid secretion is stimulated through the release of gastrin.

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