Occurs in the distal stomach:

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

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A	motilin
B	gastrin
C	cholecystokinin
D	Gastric inhibitory polypeptide

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by ‘G’ cells in the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine, and released into the blood circulation. During a meal, gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid (hydrochloric acid).

Detailed explanation-2: -gastrin, any of a group of digestive hormones secreted by the wall of the pyloric end of the stomach (the area where the stomach joins the small intestine) of mammals. In humans, gastrin occurs in three forms: as a 14-, 17-, and 34-amino-acid polypeptide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gastrin is a hormone that your stomach makes to fuel the release of gastric acid. Your body needs this to digest and absorb nutrients in your food, particularly proteins and amino acids.

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