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CCK is a satiety factor, which means it inhibits further food intake. Injection of CCK into the hypothalamus would reduce appetite.
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a
It slows down gastric emptying and inhibits appetite if injected into the hypothalamus
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Fat ingestion causes the release of CCK which slows gastric emptying and induces a state of satiety. CCK then decreases gastric emptying to promote gastric distension and further increase satiety.
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d
Fat ingestion inhibits CCK release and increases gastric emptying
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This is incorrect as CCK acts centrally in the hypothalamus to reduce appetite.
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e
It does not have any central effects, but it suppresses a sense of fullness by stimulating the fundus
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CCK is a satiety factor, which means it inhibits further food intake. Injection of CCK into the hypothalamus would reduce appetite.
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c
It increases one’s sense of fullness and improves appetite if injected into the hypothalamus
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Although CCK does promote gastric emptying, it decreases appetite as a result of its central effects on the hypothalamus.
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b
It slows down gastric emptying and increases appetite
Concept
Chapter
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Cholecystokinin
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
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Cholecystokinin (CCK) has several important functions in the body, including secretion of bile from the gallbladder, inhibition of gastric acid secretion, and control of food intake.

Which of the following best describes the central and peripheral effects of CCK?
a