Match the hormonal secretions listed below with the correct gastrointestinal effect. Use each answer only once.

1. gastrin
2. gastric inhibitory polypeptide
3. secretin
4. cholecystokinin (CCK)

a. stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas
b. slows GI motility and stimulates the release of bile
c. increases the secretion of HCI by the stomach
d. slows GI motility & stomach secretions


1. gastrin / c. increases the secretion of HCI by the stomach
2. gastric inhibitory polypeptide / d. slows GI motility & stomach secretions
3. secretin / a. stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas
4. cholecystokinin (CCK) / b. slows GI motility and stimulates the release of bile

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