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It is secreted by stomach.It stimulaes secretion of gastric juice.

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What controls gastric juice secretion?

gastrin


What hormone stimulates increased production of gastric juice?

Gastrin.


What is hormones gastrin?

Gastrin is secreted by stomach.It stimulates secretion of gastric juice.


What stimulates the release of gastrin?

I think there are receptors in your small intestine that are sensitive to amino acids, lipids, and small sugars; gastrin is released when these receptors are activated.  Also, distension of the stomach also causes gastrin secretion.


What foods do gastrin break down?

Gastrin stimulates the secretion of HCL (Hydrochloric Acid)


Which of the following is a hormone produced by a digestive organ?

The gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin


Where is ghrelin produced?

Ghrelin is produced in the stomach and small intestine.


Why get a serum gastric level?

A serum gastrin level is ordered to determine the level of the hormone gastrin. A blood sample is used to determine the hormone level. High levels of gastrin indicate the presence a duodenal ulcer or a gastrinoma. If your doctor suspects you may have one of these conditions this could be the reason that you would get this test done.


What influences the release of pancreatic juice and bile A rennin and cholecystokinin B gastrin and rennin C cholecystokinin and gastrin D secretin and gastrin E cholecystokinin and secretin?

cholecystokinin and secretin


What does gastrin control in the body?

Gastrin is a hormone in the stomach which is released in the presence of food and causes the release of hydrochloric acid (HCl).


What is the hormone responsible for causing the stomach to release pepsinogens mucusand hydrochloric acid?

Hormone Gastrin


What hormone is secreted in response to thepresence of protein in the stomach?

Gastrin is produced in the stomach and starts secretion.