Exocrine part of pancreas for release of pancreatic salt is stimulated by _____________.

Secretin

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Gastrin

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OCK

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Gastric inhibitory peptide

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Solution

The correct option is A Secretin
The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest protein, amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates' and lipase to breakdown fats.
Exocrine part of pancreas for release of pancreatic salt is stimulated by secretin.
So, option A is the correct option.

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