Digestion and Absorption Question 50
50. Duodenum has characteristic Brunner’s gland which secrete two hormones called
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(a) Kinase, estrogen
(b) Secretin, cholecystokinin
(c) Prolactin, parathormone
(d) Estradiol, progesterone
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Answer : b
Hints & Solution
(b) Secretin released by duodenal cells inhibits movement in gastrointestinal tract. Cholecystokinin stimulates release of pancreatic enzymes. Prolactin is a hormone released by anterior pituitary. Parathormone is released by parathyroid glands. Estradiol is released by ovary and progesterone is released by corpus luteum.
