cholecystokinin

(noun)

any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein

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Examples of cholecystokinin in the following topics:

  • Hormonal Responses to Food

    • Secretin acts in tandem with another hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK).
    • Hormones, such as secretin and cholecystokinin, play important roles in digestive processes.

  • Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions

    • Some of the hormones produced include gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin, which are secreted in the presence of food.