NEET Biology question

Secretin and cholecystokinin are secreted by

(A)Brunner's gland found in duodenumCorrect
(B)Paneth cells present in duodenum
(C)Goblet cells present through out the epithelium of the stomach
(D)Oxyntic cells present on the side walls of the gastric glands

Answer: (A)

Solution

Duodenum of small intestine possesses Brunner's gland, which secretes large amount of mucous and bicarbonates, which in turn, proteins, the duodenal mucosa and neutralises the acidic chyme. It

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