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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