The presence of small polypeptides and amino acids in the small intestine causes specialized cells there to release the hormone _____

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The hormone released in response to small polypeptides and amino acids in the small intestine is cholecystokinin. Gastrin is released in response to food arriving in the stomach and stimulates the release of HCl. Pepsin is an enzyme secreted in the stomach to help break down proteins. Trypsin is an enzyme that is released from the pancreas and also functions to break down proteins.

The Presence of Small Polypeptides and Amino Acids in the Small