The stomach is the source of two hormones produced by the gastrointestinal tract: gastrin and ghrelin. Ghrelin is a peptide hormone produced in the mucosal layer that has an important role in regulation of:
A) Gastric acid fluid
B) Growth hormone
C) Biliary bicarbonate
D) Pancreatic enzyme
Ans: B
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Ghrelin hormone has an important role in regulation of growth hormone secretion and energy balance. Gastric acid secretion is regulated by gastrin (in the stomach) and secretin (in the intestine). Pancreatic enzyme, bicarbonate, and biliary fluid secretion are functions of cholecystokinin in the intestine.
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