Amanda is a three-year-old who has a condition that is characterized by the inability of her pancreas to produce cholecystokinin.Based on this information,she
A)has difficulty digesting food.
B)is taller than most children who are her age.
C)is heavier than average for her height.
D)absorbs higher than normal amounts of micronutrients.

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Cholecystokinin is a hormone that stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the gallbladder. Without this hormone, Amanda would have difficulty digesting food. This may lead to malnutrition and slow growth. None of the other options are directly related to the function of cholecystokinin.

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