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UPSC 2003: With reference to normal human beings, consider the following statements: 1. In response to the presence of HCl, secretin is produced from the duodenum 2. Enterogastrone is produced in the small intestine in response to the presence of fatty acids Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a)Only 1
(b)Only 2
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Secretin is released by the duodenal mucosa when acidic chyme containing HCl enters from the stomach, while enterogastrone (gastric inhibitory peptide) is produced by the intestinal mucosa in response to fatty acids; both statements are factually correct. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/731911847/2003))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 129. It falls under Science & Technology > Biology.
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