Which hormone acts on the gastric glands and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen?

Which hormone acts on the gastric glands and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen?
  1. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
  2. Erythropoietin
  3. Gastrin
  4. Secretin

Solution

Gastrin acts on the gastric glands and stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.

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