This Hormone Functions to Counteract the Effect of Gastric Acid

question 14

Multiple Choice

This hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine.

• A)Pepsin
• B)Secretin
• C)Gastrin
• D)Cholecystokinin
• E)Amylase

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Definitions:

Nerve Tissue

A type of tissue that is composed of neurons and supporting cells, responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, enabling the movement of the body.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that underlies the epithelium of many tissues, providing support and anchorage.