Question

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the gastric gland?

• A. Secretin
• B. Cholecystokinin
• C. Gastrin
• D. Duocrinin

Answer 1

The correct option is C Gastrin

The G- cells of the gastric gland secrete the hormone called gastrin.
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Hormone}& \text{Site of secretion}& \text{Effects}\\ \text{Secretin}& \text{S cells of the mucosa of the duodenum}& \text{Stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juice}\\ & & \text{that is rich in bicarbonate ions.}\\ \text{Cholecystokinin (CCK)}& \text{Cells in the mucosal lining of small intestine}& \text{Stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juice}\\ & & \text{that is rich in enzymes and helps in the}\\ & & \text{ejection of bile juice from the gallbladder}\\ \text{Gastrin}& \text{G cells of the gastric gland}& \text{Promotes secretion of gastric juice, increases}\\ & & \text{gastric motility, and promotes the}\\ & & \text{growth of gastric mucosa}\\ \text{Duocrinin}& \text{Mucosa of duodenum}& \text{Stimulates the Brunner's gland to release mucus}\end{array}$