Question

Match the following hormone with the organ/tissue it acts on.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column 1}& \text{Column 2}\\ \text{P) Secretin}& \text{Gastric glands}\\ \text{Q) Cholecystokinin}& \text{Exocrine pancreas}\\ \text{R) Gastrin}& \text{Pancreas and gallbladder}\end{array}$

• A. P - 2, Q - 3, R -1
• B. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 2
• C. P - 2 , Q - 1, R - 3
• D. P-3, Q - 2, R - 1

Answer 1

The correct option is A P - 2, Q - 3, R -1

Secretin acts on the exocrine (glands with ducts) part of the pancreas and stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate ions.
Gastrin acts on gastric glands. It is responsible for secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.
Cholecystokinin stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice by pancreas and gallbladder respectively.