KROK 1 Stomatology 2014 – Question 30 · KROK (Dentistry)

An animal has been given a weak solution of hydrochloric acid introduced into the duodenum through a tube. Which hormone concentration will increase in the animal?

  1. A. Gastrin
  2. B. Cholecystokinin (pancreozymin)
  3. C. Glucagon
  4. D. Neurotensin
  5. E. Secretin
Hint

Ask which duodenal hormone is released specifically in response to acid entering the small intestine and serves to neutralise it.

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