A peptide secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa that causes gallbladder contraction and release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas,and is also localized in the nervous system,is:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peptide secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa that causes gallbladder contraction and release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas is cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK is also localized in the nervous system. Secretin regulates pH levels in the duodenum, VIP is a vasodilator peptide, and insulin regulates glucose metabolism.

A Peptide Secreted by the Upper Intestinal Mucosa That Causes