Question

Select the biochemical roles of cholecystokinin, or CCK.

a. stimulates the secretion of bile salts by the gall bladder
b. activates pancreatic zymogens to form active enzymes
c. stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas
d. stimulates the secretion of sodium bicarbonate by the pancreas

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answers are a. stimulates the secretion of bile salts by the gall bladder and c. stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas

Explanation:

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone in the digestive system that is involved in the digestion of fat and protein, and acts as a neuropeptide.

Cholecystokinin is secreted by the I-cells of the small intestinal mucous epithelium, stimulating food rich in fats or proteins in the duodenum, causing the release of enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gall bladder.