Protein digestion involves the hormones gastrin, CCK, and _____.

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Protein digestion involves the hormone secretin, which stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid and create an optimal pH for the activity of pancreatic enzymes like trypsin, which breaks down protein. Gastrin stimulates the release of stomach acid (HCl) and pepsinogen, which is converted to pepsin and helps break down protein in the stomach. CCK (cholecystokinin) is involved in the release of enzymes from the pancreas and gallbladder to aid in digestion, but it is not directly involved in protein digestion.

Protein Digestion Involves the Hormones Gastrin, CCK, and _____