When chyme arrives in the duodenum, cholecystokinin (CCK) release triggers the secretion of which enzyme?

a. pancreatic alpha-amylase
b. maltase
c. gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)
d. salivary amylase


Answer: a. pancreatic alpha-amylase

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