Cholecystokinin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. a hormone secreted by the upper portion of the intestine that stimulates contraction of the gallbladder and increases secretion of pancreatic juice. Abbreviation: CCK
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  1. a hormone secreted by duodenal cells that stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes
Cholecystokinin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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