When partially digested food enters the small intestine from the stomach, several events must occur to protect the intestine and allow for the continued digestion of the food. One hormone in particular performs two of these functions

What intestinal hormone is responsible for causing the pancreas to release digestive enzymes and the gallbladder to release bile salts into the intestine?
A) secretin
B) cholecystokinin
C) insulin
D) epinephrine
E) corticosterone


Answer: B

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