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What stimulates the production of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
What stimulates the production of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
- Low pH of the chyme
- High pH of the chyme
- Presence of lipids and partially digested proteins (correct)
- Presence of carbohydrates
What is the function of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the digestive process?
What is the function of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the digestive process?
- Inhibiting pancreatic enzyme release
- Causing gallbladder contraction and release of bile (correct)
- Increasing gastric motility
- Neutralizing the pH of intestinal contents
What stimulates the production of secretin in the small intestine?
What stimulates the production of secretin in the small intestine?
- Low pH of the chyme (correct)
- Presence of lipids and partially digested proteins
- High pH of the chyme
- Absence of carbohydrates
What is the role of secretin in digestion?
What is the role of secretin in digestion?
How does cholecystokinin (CCK) affect gastric motility?
How does cholecystokinin (CCK) affect gastric motility?