A hormone released in the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release digestive enzymes and the gallbladder to release bile is known as ________.

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The hormone released in the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release digestive enzymes and the gallbladder to release bile is cholecystokinin. Gastrin stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, while secretin stimulates the release of bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile ducts. VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) is a hormone that stimulates intestinal smooth muscle contraction and dilates blood vessels.

A Hormone Released in the Small Intestine That Stimulates the Pancreas