Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Which of these is secreted by duodenum?
A
Somatostatin
B
Secretin
C
Gastrin
D
GIP
Answer
Secretin
Explanation
Solution
Secretin is a hormone secreted by the S-cells mainly in the wall of duodenum and some in jejunum, under stimulus of acidic food coming from stomach. It causes the pancreas to secrete alkaline pancreatic juice and stimulates bile production in the liver.