What Is the Name for the Hormone Released by the Small

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the hormone released by the small intestine and signals the pancreas to release pancreatic fluid for the digestion process?

• A) pepsin
• B) proteases
• C) secretin
• D) cholecystokinin

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Definitions:

Adenosine

A chemical found in the body that plays a role in promoting sleep and suppressing arousal, and is also a component of RNA.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a critical role in muscle contraction and the modulation of alertness, memory, and learning.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's response to stress, affecting attention, heart rate, and other physiological functions.

Histamine

An organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.