Multiple choice

What is the function of enterogastrone?

  1. It stimulates the flow of pancreatic juice.

  2. It regulates the flow of bile.

  3. It inhibits the secretion of gastric juice.

  4. It stimulates digestive juice secretion in stomach.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Enterogastrone is a hormone secreted by the intestinal mucosa when acidic chyme enters the small intestine. It inhibits gastric acid secretion and stomach motility, protecting the duodenum and slowing gastric emptying. Option C correctly describes this inhibitory function.