Which Hormone Controls Both the Production of HCl and the Release

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which hormone controls both the production of HCl and the release of pepsin?

• A) insulin
• B) glucagon
• C) gastrin
• D) pepsinogen

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs, and containing the heart and lungs.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing.

Transverse Plane

An imaginary plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, often used in anatomical and medical contexts.

Horizontal Plane

A plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.