The hormone cholecystokinin (CCK), released by the _______, stimulates contractions of the _______, ultimately leading to squirts of _______ entering the lumen of the small intestine.

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The hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) is released by the small intestine and stimulates contractions of the gallbladder, ultimately leading to squirts of bile entering the lumen of the small intestine. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which states that CCK stimulates contractions of the gallbladder and leads to the release of bile into the small intestine. The other choices are incorrect because they either refer to different hormones (A, D) or incorrect organs (B, E).

The Hormone Cholecystokinin (CCK), Released by the _______, Stimulates Contractions