Nancy is having difficulty digesting fatty foods. Her physician found no evidence of inflammation, and suspects that the gallbladder is not releasing adequate bile in response to fat in the small intestine. Which hormone may be malfunctioning?

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Cholecystokinin is a hormone released by the small intestine in response to the presence of fat in the small intestine. It signals the gallbladder to release bile, which helps to emulsify and digest fats. If the gallbladder is not releasing enough bile in response to cholecystokinin, it could result in difficulty digesting fatty foods.

Nancy Is Having Difficulty Digesting Fatty Foods