Which hormone acts on the gastric glands, and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen?

Question

Which hormone acts on the gastric glands, and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen? (A) Renin (B) Glucagon (C) Insulin (D) Gastrin

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Endocrine cells present in different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract secrete four major peptide hormones, namely, gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP).

Q. Which hormone acts on the gastric glands, and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen?

Renin

Glucagon

Insulin

Gastrin

Endocrine cells present in different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract secrete four major peptide hormones, namely, gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP).