A Drug That Blocks the Action of the Hormone Cholecystokinin

question 114

Multiple Choice

A drug that blocks the action of the hormone cholecystokinin would affect

• A) the amount of bile produced by the liver.
• B) the composition of pancreatic secretions.
• C) the level of intestinal gastrin.
• D) secretions of the duodenal glands.
• E) all of the above

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