When the body sees or smells food, the hormone ________ stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This rapid increase in stomach acid triggers the release of the enzyme _______, which further breaks down the peptide bonds between amino acids.

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Gastrin triggers increased hydrochloric acid in anticipation of eating. This rapid acidification prompts the release of pepsin, which shortens long polypeptide chains into shorter chains by breaking the peptide bonds between amino acids.

When the Body Sees or Smells Food, the Hormone ________