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Enterogasterone is...

Enterogasterone is

A

Honnone secreted by mucosa

B

Enzyme secreted by mucosa

C

Hormone secreted by duodenal mucosa

D

Secreted by endocrine gland related to digestion

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Enterogastrone**: - Enterogastrone is a substance that we need to classify as either a hormone or an enzyme. 2. **Identifying the Nature of Enterogastrone**: - Upon research, we find that Enterogastrone is indeed classified as a hormone. 3. **Source of Enterogastrone**: - Enterogastrone is secreted by the mucosa of the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. 4. **Function of Enterogastrone**: - The primary function of Enterogastrone is to respond to dietary lipids. It plays a role in the digestive process by inhibiting gastric motility (the movement of the stomach). 5. **Conclusion**: - Based on the above points, we can conclude that Enterogastrone is a hormone secreted by the duodenal mucosa. 6. **Final Answer**: - Therefore, the correct option is C: "hormone secreted by duodenal mucosa".
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