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Question
Write down the explanation.
Digestive enzymes are secreted at appropriate time in our body. How does it happen?
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Solution
- The digestive enzymes and juices are produced in sequential manner and at a proper time.
- These secretions are under neurohormonal control.
- Sight, smell and even thought of food trigger saliva secretion.
- Tenth cranial nerve stimulates secretion of gastric juice in stomach.
- Even the hormone gastrin brings about the same effect.
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