Question
Biology Question on Hormones
Hormone which bring about inhibition of gastric secretion in man is
A
enterokinase
B
enterogastrone
C
enterocrinine
D
cholecystokinin
Answer
enterogastrone
Explanation
Solution
Enterogastrones are enterogastric inhibitory hormones liberated from the duodenal mucosa by acid chyme, [ie, cholecystokinin: CCK, gastric inhibitory peptide: GIP, secretin, somatostatin, neurotensin and vasoactive intestinal peptide: (VIP)]. It inhibits the secretion of gastric juice and slows gastric contraction.