The Gallbladder

question 53

Multiple Choice

The gallbladder

• A)contracts in response to cholecystokinin.
• B)synthesizes bile.
• C)concentrates and stores lipases.
• D)does all of the above.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Stimuli

Physical forces that influence biological processes in organisms, such as pressure, stretch, and flow.

Phototropism

The orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, typically towards the source of light.

Light

A form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight.

Light-activated Kinases

Enzymes that become active in response to light exposure and play important roles in various biological signaling pathways.