Question

Which of the following is the function of enterogastrone?

• A. it inhibits the secretion of gastric juice
• B. it stimulates the secretion of digestive juices in the stomach
• C. it stimulates the flow of pancreatic juice
• D. it regulates the flow of bile.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Enterogastrone hormone is released from duodenum and it slows gastric contraction to delay emptying of stomach and stops secretion of gastric juice. Enterogastrone is released when the stomach contents pass into the small intestine