Asked by Stacey LeCesne on May 11, 2024
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Secretin, gastrin, and CCK in humans are
A) all enzymes used to digest food.
B) all hormones that control digestive secretions.
C) all breakdown products of digestion.
D) produced in the gut by an acid pH.
E) proteins found in the intestinal submucosa.
Secretin
A hormone produced by the duodenum that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids to neutralize stomach acid.
Gastrin
A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.
CCK
Cholecystokinin, a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fats and proteins by promoting the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gallbladder.
- Identify the roles of hormones and enzymes in digestion.
Verified Answer
CC
Casius ChumaMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Secretin, gastrin, and CCK are all hormones that control digestive secretions. Secretin stimulates the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate, gastrin stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, and CCK stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas and the gallbladder.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles of hormones and enzymes in digestion.