Which hormone stimulates the production of pancreatic juice and bicarbonate?

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The intestinal hormones Secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) secreted by the cells in the duodenum stimulate release of enzymes from pancreas and pancreatic  juice respectively.

CCK is released in response to fat rich chyme and causes the contraction of gall bladder to release bile which in turn carries out the process of emulsification. 

Secretin is released when the chyme entering the intestine is highly acidic. Secretin stimulates pancreas to release  bicarbonates rich fluid so that proper pH is maintained for the functioning of other enzymes. 


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