Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the release of gastric juice and causes the wall of the stomach to contract vigorously. Gastrin is released in response to
A) the presence of food in the mouth.
B) the presence of food in the esophagus.
C) the presence of food in the stomach.
D) the presence of food in the small intestine.
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