15 Questions
What is the primary function of gastrin in the digestive system?
To produce an acid for dissolving and digesting food
What is the role of secretin in the digestive system?
To stimulate the stomach to produce pepsin
What is the function of cholecystokinin (CCK)?
To cause the gallbladder to empty and the pancreas to grow
What is the role of acetylcholine in the digestive system?
To cause the muscle of the digestive organs to squeeze with more force
What is the function of the intrinsic nerves in the digestive system?
To trigger action when the walls of the hollow organs are stretched by food
What is the effect of adrenaline on the digestive system?
It relaxes the muscle of the stomach and intestine and decreases the flow of blood to these organs
Which hormone is responsible for the growth of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and colon?
Gastrin
What is the primary function of the digestive juice produced by the pancreas in response to secretin?
Neutralizing stomach acid
Which nerve type is responsible for releasing acetylcholine and adrenaline?
Extrinsic nerves
What is the effect of acetylcholine on the muscle of the digestive organs?
Increased contraction
Which hormone stimulates the liver to produce bile?
Secretin
What triggers the intrinsic nerves to act?
The stretching of the walls of the hollow organs
What is the effect of cholecystokinin (CCK) on the gallbladder?
Emptying
Which hormone is necessary for the normal growth of the stomach, small intestine, and colon?
Gastrin
What is the effect of acetylcholine on the stomach and pancreas?
Increased juice production
Learn about the hormones that control digestion, including gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin (CCK). Understand their roles in stimulating the stomach, pancreas, and liver to produce digestive juices and enzymes.
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