what is cholecystokinin it's functions in adults
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Cholecystokinin plays a key role in facilitating digestion within the small intestine. It is secreted from mucosal epithelial cells in the first segment of the small intestine (duodenum), and stimulates delivery into the small intestine of digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the gallbladder.
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Answer:CCK is a peptide hormone of the GI tract responsible for stimulating the emulsification of fat and protein. It targets the gall bladder to contract, expelling bile into the duodenum. Additionally, it stimulates the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes.
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