The hormone ________ is released after the ingestion of a meal and triggers the stomach to release digestive juices.

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Gastrin is the hormone that is released after ingestion of a meal, and it triggers the stomach to release digestive juices such as hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen. Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger and satiety, insulin is released by the pancreas to regulate blood glucose levels, and amylase is an enzyme that aids in the digestion of carbohydrates. None of these hormones directly stimulate the release of digestive juices in the stomach.

The Hormone ________ Is Released After the Ingestion of a Meal