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.



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