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Q · Digestive Systemmedium · 45s
Which hormone stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion?
TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Cholecystokinin (CCK), secreted by I-cells of the duodenal mucosa in response to fats and amino acids, stimulates pancreatic acinar cells to secrete digestive enzymes (lipase, proteases, amylase) and causes gall bladder contraction, releasing bile for fat digestion.
Final Answer: Option C - Cholecystokinin (CCK)