In patients with cholecystitis, the presence of _____ in the duodenum stimulates the gallbladder to contract, which causes pain.

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Fat stimulates the release of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK), which causes the gallbladder to contract and release bile. In patients with cholecystitis, this contraction can be painful due to inflammation and infection in the gallbladder. Carbohydrates, protein, and sugar do not have a direct effect on the gallbladder.

In Patients with Cholecystitis, the Presence of _____ in the Duodenum