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Cholecystokinin (CCK or CCK-PZ; from Greek chole, `bile`; cysto, `sac`; kinin, `move`; hence, move the bile-sac (gallbladder)) is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. Cholecystokinin, previously called pancreozymin, is synthesized by I-cells in the mucosal epithelium o...
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A hormone released from the lining of the stomach during the early stages of digestion which acts as a powerful suppressant of normal eating. It also is found in the brain.
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Cholecystokinin molecule. Source: PubChem Previously known as pancreozymin, a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. Cholecystokinin (CCK) is secreted by the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) and causes the re...
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<chemical> A 33-amino acid peptide secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety. ... Chemical name: Cholecystokinin ... ...
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(ko″lә-sis″to-ki´nin) a polypeptide hormone secreted in the small intestine, which stimulates gallbladder contraction and secretion of pancreatic enzymes.
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See CCK.
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(CCK) Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′lē-sis-tō-kī′nin Definitions: 1. A polypeptide hormone (the human peptide has 33 residues) liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa on contact with gastric contents; stimulates contraction of the gallbladder and secretion of pancreatic juice. Synonyms: CCK-pancreozymin, pancr...
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Cholecystokinin: Abbreviated CCK. A polypeptide hormone that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder with release of bile and the secretion of pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine. CCK is secreted by cells lining the upper intestine and by the hypothalamus. Hypothalamic cholecystokinin is a neurotransmitter. Called also pancreozymin.
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A hormone secreted in the duodenum that causes the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete lipase.
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a hormone secreted by the upper portion of the intestine that stimulates contraction of the gallbladder and increases secretion of pancreatic juice. Abbr.: CCK
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