Physiology · Digestive System · Hard
Cholecystokinin
Meaning: A duodenal hormone released after fatty meals that makes the gallbladder contract and the pancreas release enzymes.
In practice: Cholecystokinin release explains why gallstone pain often follows a fatty meal.
Word parts
- chole- means bile
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