The rate of gastric motility and the release of gastric juice _____ when the food moves into the small intestine

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When food moves into the small intestine, the release of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) signals the pancreas and gallbladder to release digestive enzymes and bile, respectively. CCK also slows gastric motility and decreases the release of gastric juice to allow for optimal digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Therefore, the rate of gastric motility and the release of gastric juice decrease when food moves into the small intestine.

The Rate of Gastric Motility and the Release of Gastric