The hormone that inhibits the secretion of gastric juice is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that inhibits the secretion of gastric juice is:
A. Gastric inhibitory peptide
B. Secretin
C. Gastrin
D. Cholecystokinin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide) is released from the small intestine in response to fat and glucose, inhibiting gastric secretion and motility. Gastrin stimulates acid secretion, secretin stimulates bicarbonate, CCK stimulates gallbladder contraction.

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