Answer: Secretion of HCl and pepsinogen by gastric glands.
- A Bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice secretion
- B Contraction of the gall bladder to release bile
- C Secretion of HCl and pepsinogen by gastric glands
- D Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
Correct answer: C. Secretion of HCl and pepsinogen by gastric glands
Explanation: Gastrin stimulates gastric glands to secrete HCl and pepsinogen, and also promotes gastric motility, aiding protein digestion in the stomach.
The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.