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The hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric juice is:

Answer: gastrin.

  • A gastrin
  • B insulin
  • C adrenaline
  • D thyroxine

Correct answer: A. gastrin

Explanation: Gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric juice.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

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.

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