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Q. Gastrin and secretin are secreted respectively by:

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Solution:

Gastrin is secreted by cells in the stomach. Gastrin stimulates the exocrine cells of the stomach to secrete gastric juice, a mixture of hydrochloric acid and the proteolytic enzyme pepsinogen
Secretin is secreted by cells in the duodenum when they are exposed to the acidic contents of the emptying stomach.