Examples of gastrin in the following topics:
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Hormonal Responses to Food
- During the gastric phase, the hormone gastrin is secreted by G cells in the stomach in response to the presence of proteins.
- Gastrin stimulates the release of stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid (HCl), which aids in the digestion of the majority of proteins.
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Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
- Some of the hormones produced include gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin, which are secreted in the presence of food.