If the food that reaches the duodenum (duodenum) has a pH of approx. 1, which substance is most likely to be released by the epithelial cells? a) CCK that stimulates acid secretion b) Bile salts that stimulate acid secretion c) Histamine which inhibits acid secretion d) Secretin that inhibits acid secretion

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