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Function of cholecystokin in the digestive process

How cholecystokin is produced and what is the basic function of cholecystokin in the digestive process?

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The fat level of chyme detected in duodenum stimulates the secretion of cholecystokin (or CCK). CCK acts by stimulating the secretion of pancreatic juice as well, and the discharging of bile through gallbladder.

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