Which hormone is produced mainly in the stomach and regulates secretions of gastric juice?The choices are: Gastrin. . . . Secretin. . . . Pepsin.

Respuesta :

Gastrin; major activities: Stimulates gastric acid secretion and proliferation of gastric epithelium

Answer: Gastrin.

Explanation:

The gastrin is the peptide hormone which aids in the process of digestion of food. It's function is to stimulate the secretion of gastric acid through the parietal cells of the stomach. It also aids in gastric motility.

The G cells like pyloric antrum of the stomach, pancreas and duodenum are the cells which also secrete the gastrin hormone.