Regarding the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the function of gastrin is to Group of answer choices induce absorption of digested food products across the intestinal wall. regulate contraction of the gallbladder. stimulate release of GI hormones, such as secretin and insulin. stimulate intestinal motility.
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