Question

Which hormone stimulates the gastric glands to release the gastric secretion?

• A. Enterogastrone
• B. Gastrin
• C. Pancreozymin
• D. Cholecystokinin

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gastrin

A. Enterogastrone is secreted from the duodenal mucosa and decreases the secretion of gastric juices.

B. Gastrin is secreted in stomach by the parietal cells and stimulates the secretion of gastric juices from the gastric glands.

C. Pancreozymin is the former name of cholecystokinin hormone that stimulates the contraction of gall bladder and release of pancreatic juices into duodenum.

D. Cholecystokinin is secreted from the duodenum and causes contraction of gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic juice into duodenum.

So, the correct answer is 'Gastrin'.