This hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine.
A)Pepsin
B)Secretin
C)Gastrin
D)Cholecystokinin
E)Amylase

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Secretin is a hormone that is released by the duodenum in response to the presence of acidic chyme from the stomach. Secretin stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluid, which helps neutralize the acid in the small intestine.

This Hormone Functions to Counteract the Effect of Gastric Acid