Which of the following statements about gastrin is false?

A. Gastrin secretion is initiated in response to
the sight or smell of food.
B. A low pH in the stomach inhibits the
secretion of gastrin.
C. Gastrin stimulates the production of HCl.
D. Gastrin is produced by the stomach,
absorbed within the small intestine, and
recirculated back to the stomach.
E. None of these statements about gastrin is
false.


A

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