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What stimulates the production of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
Presence of lipids and partially digested proteins
What is the function of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the digestive process?
Causing gallbladder contraction and release of bile
What stimulates the production of secretin in the small intestine?
Low pH of the chyme
What is the role of secretin in digestion?
Causing release of bicarbonate-rich solution from pancreas and liver
How does cholecystokinin (CCK) affect gastric motility?
Decreases gastric motility
This quiz will test your knowledge on the hormonal control of lipid digestion, specifically focusing on the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the pancreas and gallbladder. Explore how the presence of lipids stimulates the production of CCK and its impact on the release of bile for lipid digestion.
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