Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Which of the following hormone helps in secretion of HCl from stomach?
A
Renin
B
Gastrin
C
Secretin
D
Somatomedin
Answer
Gastrin
Explanation
Solution
Gastrin hormone is secreted by gastrin cells in the pyloric region of stomach. It stimulates gastric glands to secrete and release the gastric juice, which contains HCl and proenzyme pepsinogen and prorennin.