Secretin and cholecystokinin are the hormones secreted in
A
Pyloric stomach
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B
Duodenum
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C
Ileum
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D
Oesophagus
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Solution
The correct option is B Duodenum Cholecystokinin and secretin are the peptide hormones. This are the hormone of the gastrointestinal system. The enzyme cholecystokinin is responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. The enzyme is synthesized and secreted by enteroendocrine cells in the duodenum.