Which of the Following Statements Concerning Secretin Is Correct

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning secretin is correct?

• A) The most potent stimulus for secretin secretion is the presence of fat in the duodenum.
• B) Secretin is the most potent stimulus for pancreatic digestive enzyme secretion.
• C) Secretin is the most potent stimulus for pancreatic HCO₃^- secretion.
• D) Secretin stimulates secretion by the parietal and chief cells.
• E) Secretin stimulates gastrin secretion by parietal cells.

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