Which of the Following Statements About Gastrin Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gastrin is true?

• A)It is a hormone that is secreted by cells in the epithelium of the duodenum
• B)It is an enzyme that is secreted into the lumen of the stomach
• C)It is a hormone that is secreted in response to sympathetic stimulation
• D)It is an enzyme that breaks down proteins
• E)It is a hormone that is secreted in response to the presence of peptides in the stomach

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Definitions:

Albumin

A water-soluble protein found in blood plasma and various bodily fluids, functioning in maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances.

Equilibrium Constant

A dimensionless number that describes the ratio of the concentration of products to reactants at equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction.

Product Concentration

The amount of product formed in a reaction per unit volume or mass of the reaction mixture.

Equilibrium

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced, often used in the context of chemical reactions or physical processes reaching a state of balance.