Secretion of hormone cholecystokinin is for __________.

Controlling blood pressure

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Inducing peristalsis

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Bile functions

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Release of insulin

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Solution

The correct option is C Bile functions
Cholecystokinin, also called pancreozymin, is synthesized and secreted by enteroendocrine cells in the duodenum, the first segment of the small intestine. Its presence causes the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gallbladder, respectively, and also acts as a hunger suppressant.
The correct answer is option C.

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