Question
Biology Question on Parts of the digestive system
Secretion of gastric juice is stopped by
A
gastrin
B
pancreozymin
C
cholecystokinin
D
enterogastrone.
Answer
enterogastrone.
Explanation
Solution
Enterogastrone is secreted by duodenal epithelium and it slows gastric contractions to delay its emptying and also stops secretion of gastric juice. Gastrin stimulates secretion of gastric juice. Cholecystokinin stimulates release of enzymes in pancreatic juice and release of bile from gall bladder. Cholecystokinin is also known as pancreozymin.