Cholecystokinin is a peptide hormone produced by the small intestine, released in response to fat and protein in the digestive tract. It stimulates digestion by triggering bile and pancreatic enzyme secretion and helps regulate gastric emptying. In scientific contexts, it is discussed as a signaling molecule with complex extracellular receptors and physiological roles. The term is primarily encountered in medical, physiological, and biochemical discourse.
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