Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding pancreatic secretion of the body?

  1. Pancreatic secretion is restricted by gastrin being secreted by the G cells of the antrum.

  2. Pancreatic acinar cells accomodate trypsin.

  3. Cholecystokinin restricts secretion from the exocrine pancreas.

  4. The commencement of acid into the duodenum stimulates pancreatic secretion.
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Explanation

This statement is correct.  Acid in contract with the duodenal wall causes the secretion of secretin, which stimulates a copious alkaline secretion by the cells of the pancreatic ducts.

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