Which of the following statements is true about enterogastrone?

secreted by the intestinal mucosa

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secreted by gastric muscularis

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secreted by gastric mucosa

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secreted by intestinal muscularis

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The correct option is A secreted by the intestinal mucosa
Enterogastrone (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide or GIP) is secreted by the epithelium of the duodenum. It acts on the stomach and inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. It also inhibits gastric motility. It slows down the gastric contraction.

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Which of the following statements is true about enterogastrone?

The correct option is A secreted by the intestinal mucosaEnterogastrone (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide or GIP) is secreted by the epithelium of the duodenum. It acts on the stomach and inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. It also inhibits gastric motility. It slows down the gastric contraction.

The correct option is A secreted by the intestinal mucosa
Enterogastrone (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide or GIP) is secreted by the epithelium of the duodenum. It acts on the stomach and inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. It also inhibits gastric motility. It slows down the gastric contraction.