Which of the following hormone helps in secretion of HCl from stomach?

Renin

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Gastrin

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Secretin

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Somatomedin

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Solution

The correct option is B Gastrin
Gastrin hormone is secreted in stomach. Due to peristalsis in stomach food particles are rubbed on mucosal layer of stomach. Due to rubbing process G-cells or gastrin cells are stimulated and secrete gastrin hormone. This hormone powerfully stimulate the gastric glands for secretion of gastric juice.

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