Multiple choice

Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) is an inhibiting hormone of the secretin family of hormones and is synthesised by K-cells. These K-cells are located in the

  1. ilium

  2. submucosa of jejunum

  3. mucosa of duodenum

  4. pancreas

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Explanation

K-cells are found in the mucosa of the duodenum and the jejunum of the gastrointestinal tract.