Q. Identify the four major hormones of GI tract. Out of the list given below I. Gastrin II. Secretin III. Cholecystokinin IV. ACTH V. MSH VI. GIP The correct option is
A) I, II, III and IV
B) II, III, IV and V
C) III, IV, V and VI
D) I, II, III and VI
Explanation
Four major hormones of GI tract are (i) Gastrin Acts on gastric gland and stimulates the secretion of HCl and pepsinogen (ii) Secretin Acts on exocrine pancreas and stimulates secretion of water and bicarbonate ions (iii) CCK (Cholecystokinin) Acts on both pancreas and gall bladder and stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzyme and bile juice (iv) GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide) Inhibits gastric secretion and mortality
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