Mechanical stimulation of villi by the food produces a hormone which is known as

Gastrin

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Progesterone

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Enterocrinin

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Pancreozymin

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The correct option is C Enterocrinin
Enterocrinin is a hormone secreted by the duodenum mucosa and is stimulated by hydrogen ions which stimulates the intestinal glands to increase succus entericus juice. This breaks down sucrase, maltase, lactase, erepsin and nuclease for the body to use as energy.

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