Secretin Is Released by the Liver to Stimulate the Pancreas

question 83

True/False

Secretin is released by the liver to stimulate the pancreas to release bicarbonate into the small intestine.

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Definitions:

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the flow of water across a semipermeable membrane due to osmosis.

Aortic Arch Reflex

A cardiovascular reflex that helps regulate blood pressure by sensing changes in the arterial blood pressure through baroreceptors in the aortic arch.

Parasympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to responses like decreased heart rate and increased digestive activity.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by decreasing the diameter through which blood can flow.