MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gastrin stimulates the secretion of
A
Acid
B
carboxypeptidase
C
trypsin
D
chymotrypsin
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -A meal in the stomach stimulates G-type enteroendocrine cells in the gastric mucosa to secrete gastrin, which in turn stimulates the secretion of HCl.

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