Refer to the Figure Showing Hormonal Control of Digestion

question 9

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing hormonal control of digestion. Based on the figure, the production of highly acidic chyme will result in

• A) slowing down the release of enzymes from the gallbladder.
• B) speeding up the release of gastrin from the stomach cells.
• C) increasing the motility of the stomach.
• D) slowing down the release of bicarbonate solution from the pancreas.
• E) slowing down the delivery of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine.

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