Release of digestive secretions into the small intestine is caused by _____ that are released when _____.

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Hormones that are released when chyme enters the small intestine cause the release of digestive secretions into the small intestine.The causative agents are hormones,not enzymes.The digestive secretions contain enzymes;enzymes do not trigger their release.If hormones were released when food entered the stomach,digestive secretions would be released into the small intestine too early and could cause damage.

Release of Digestive Secretions into the Small Intestine Is Caused