The hormone secretin is released by endocrine cells in the duodenal mucosa in response to

a. distention of the stomach
b. carbohydrate in the duodenum
c. acid in the duodenum
d. gastrin secreted by the pyloric gland area of the stomach
e. none of the above


C

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