In the human digestive system, the stomach produces about 2 liters of HCl and other gastric secretions every day. The acid secretion of the stomach 

A. promotes a high pH.
B. is stimulated by gastrin.
C. begins the process of starch digestion.
D. stimulates the gallbladder to contract.
E. inhibits pepsin activity.


B. is stimulated by gastrin.

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