NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Digestion and Absorption

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    Which part of body secretes die hormone secretin? [AIPMT 1999]

    A) Oesophagus

    B) Duodenum

    C) Stomach

    D) Ileum

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [B] Secretin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucosa of duodenum and jejunum. It holds two functions: [a] It stimulates, sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas which neutralizes the acid in the chyme so that it will not damage the wall of the small intestine, [b] It increases the rate of bile secretion in the liver.


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