Which Intestinal Hormone Stimulates Contractions Within the Walls of the Gallbladder

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which intestinal hormone stimulates contractions within the walls of the gallbladder and pushes bile into the small intestine?

• A) enterokinase
• B) secretin
• C) cholecystokinin
• D) gastric inhibitory peptide
• E) gastrin

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Definitions:

Lipid

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as key components of cell membranes and energy storage.

Steroid

Large family of lipids, including some reproductive hormones, vitamins, and cholesterol.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, known for their bilayer formation that makes up the plasma membrane's structure.

Plasma Membranes

A double layer of lipids that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the entry and exit of materials.