Identify the Following Terms

question 64

Short Answer

Identify the following terms.
-Koran/Qur'an

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Definitions:

Cholecystokinin

A hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein by prompting the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gallbladder, respectively.

Secretin

A hormone that stimulates the secretion of digestive juices from the pancreas and bile from the liver into the small intestine.

Ileocecal Sphincter

Thickening of circular smooth muscle between the ileum and the cecum, forming the ileocecal valve.

Peristaltic Contractions

Wave-like muscle contractions that occur in tubular structures of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, to move contents along.