NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Given below are statements regarding hormones secreted by tissues other than major endocrine glands: A. Secretin acts on the exocrine pancreas and stimulates secretion of water and bicarbonate ions. B. Cholecystokinin acts on the gastric glands and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid. C. Gastric inhibitory peptide inhibits gastric secretion and motility. D. Atrial natriuretic factor is secreted by the atria
Options
- AA, C and D only
- BB, D and E only
- CA, B and C only
- DC, D and E only
Correct answer
A. A, C and D only
Step-by-step solution
Statement A is correct. Secretin acts on the exocrine pancreas and stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate ions. Statement B is incorrect. Cholecystokinin (CCK) acts on both the pancreas and gall bladder, stimulating the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice, respectively. Gastrin acts on the gastric glands and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen. Statement C is correct. Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) inhibits gastric secretion and motility. Statement D is correct. Atri