What would be the effect on protein digestion if insufficient amounts of gastrin were being produced?
A. Too little HCL would be produced, resulting in insufficient protein digestion.
B. Too much HCL would be produced, resulting in rapid protein digestion.
C. Too much amylase would be produced, inhibiting the digestion of protein.
D. No effect; gastrin does not play a role in the secretion of enzymes or substances related to protein digestion.
Answer: A
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