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  4. Assertion: Gastrin is required for the process of digestion in humans. Reason: Gastrin induces HC1 production and pepsinogen.

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Q. Assertion: Gastrin is required for the process of digestion in humans. Reason : Gastrin induces HC1 production and pepsinogen.

AIIMSAIIMS 2019Digestion and Absorption

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; Food or mechanical stimulation in the stomach activates cells of the antral mucosa XVI AIIMS Chaptemise Solutions Biology \ to liberate a hormone gastrin that passes into the blood and stimulates parietal cells of stomach to secrete HC1 and to a lesser extent so called chief cells to secrete pepsinogen.