Which Hormone Signals the Gallbladder to Contract

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which hormone signals the gallbladder to contract?

• A)serotonin
• B)lipoprotein lipase
• C)insulin
• D)cholecystokinin (CCK)

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Definitions:

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as increased heart rate, weight loss, and swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter).

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces.

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism).