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The hormone __________ stimulates the secretion of pancreatic digestive enzymes and stimulates gallbladder contraction.

a. Gastrin
b. Secretin
c. Cholecystokinin
d. Somatostatin

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User Adius
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Answer: option B) Secretin

Step-by-step explanation:

Secretin is an enzyme formed by the upper intestinal layer and gets transported by blood to the PANCREAS which it stimulates: causing the flow of pancreatic juice, also the flow of bile and intestinal juice but to a lesser extent.

Alongside Gastrin, Secretin is one of the hormones of the Gastrointestinal tract; but their functions differ

Therefore, Secretin is the answer

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User Carlos N
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