Which of the following plays a central role in stimulating the secretion of the hormone gastrin?

A. Distention of the stomach
B. The hormone cholecystokinin (CCK)
C. Histamine
D. An increase in [H+] in the lumen of the stomach
E. The hormone secretin


Answer: A

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