Chemical digestion in the small intestine involves .
A)secretions from the spleen that contain all enzymes necessary for complete digestion
B)cholecystokinin CCK),an intestinal hormone responsible for gallbladder contraction
C)bile salts that help emulsify carbohydrates so that they can be easily digested by enzymatic action
D)a significant amount of enzyme secretion by the intestinal mucosa

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is an intestinal hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile, which is important for the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Chemical Digestion in the Small Intestine Involves