Which statement characterizes pancreatic digestive enzyme function?

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The pancreas can increase the activity of fat-degrading enzymes in response to increased fat in the diet. This is accomplished through the release of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK), which stimulates the pancreas to secrete more lipase enzymes to break down fats in the small intestine. A and B are incorrect because gastrin is not the hormone responsible for controlling the release of pancreatic enzymes, and there is no specific pancreatic sphincter controlling their release. D is incorrect because the pancreas adjusts the amounts of digestive enzymes it secretes based on the types and amounts of nutrients present in the small intestine.

Which Statement Characterizes Pancreatic Digestive Enzyme Function