Cholecystokinin Regulates the Secretion Of

Question

Cholecystokinin regulates the secretion of
A) ptyalin.
B) bile.
C) mucus.
D) saliva.

Accepted Answer

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that is released by cells in the small intestine in response to the presence of fatty or acidic foods. It stimulates the secretion of bile from the gallbladder, which helps with the digestion of fats. Ptyalin, mucus, and saliva are not regulated by CCK.