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What is the role of gastrin in food digestion and absorption?a. Gastrin stimulates release of stomach acid.b. Gastrin stimulates production of bicarbonate.c. Gastrin stimulates pancreatic juice production.d. Gastrin stops the release of stomach acid.
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Gastrin is a hormone that is primarily produced in the stomach during the cephalic phase of digestion. Show more…
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