Which of the following statement is correct ?

Options

A. Though secretin is an enzyme, it is not involved in digestion
B. Secretin is an enzyme and so it helps digestion
C. Secretin is a hormone but it plays a role in digestion
D. Secretin is a hormone and hence it does not play any role in digestion

Answer

C

Explanation

Secretin is a hormone that stimulates exocrine part of pancreas to secrete pancreatic juice used for the digestion of carbohydrate, fat and protein.