Which of the Following Statements Regarding Hormonal Regulation of Gastrointestinal

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding hormonal regulation of gastrointestinal function is TRUE?

• A)An increase of H⁺ in the small intestine stimulates secretion of the hormone secretin,which in turn stimulates HCO₃⁻ secretion by the pancreas.
• B)The presence of fatty acids in the stomach stimulates secretion of CCK,which in turn stimulates enzyme secretion by cells in the antrum of the stomach.
• C)The presence of amino acids in the small intestine stimulates secretion of gastrin,which in turn stimulates HCl secretion by parietal cells.
• D)The presence of fatty acids in the small intestine stimulates the secretion of the hormone secretin,which causes contraction of the gallbladder.
• E)The hormone somatostatin stimulates the secretion of H⁺ into the lumen of the stomach.

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