The release of many GI tract hormones is stimulated by a particular food or substance.Which hormone is INCORRECTLY paired with its stimulus?
A) CCK - fatty foods
B) secretin - acid in the small intestine
C) GIP - glucose in the small intestine
D) motilin - acid in the stomach
E) gastrin - peptides, increased sympathetic activity

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Motilin is incorrectly paired with its stimulus as it is not stimulated by acid in the stomach. Motilin is instead released during fasting and serves to stimulate migrating motor complexes, which aid in emptying the stomach and moving food through the intestines.

The Release of Many GI Tract Hormones Is Stimulated by a Particular