What is the function of hormone gastrin?

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Gastrin:
Gastrin helps in gastric activity of the stomach.
It is produced by the GHRH (G cells).
It is secreted directly into the blood streams.
Function of hormone gastrin:
It helps in controlling the increasing pH of the stomach.
It signals the stomach glands to produce HCl, pepsinogen ,mucus and digesting enzymes.
It increases the motion of the stomach.

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