Which of the following inhibits secretion of gastric juice?
A
Secretin
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B
Gastrin
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C
Cholecystokinin
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D
Pancreozymin
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Solution
The correct option is A Secretin Secretin is a peptide hormone produced in the S cells intestinal gland of the duodenum. It inhibits the secretion of gastric acid from the parietal cells of the stomach thereby helps in regulating the pH of duodenum. Hence option A is correct.