Bile is formed in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. It is released into the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) via the common bile duct in response to the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) which comes from the Greek chole, “bile”; cysto, “sac”; kinin, “move”. Put together: “move the bile sac”. read more
Bile is made by the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. When you consume fats, fatty acids in your intestines stimulate the secretion of cholecystokinin. This hormone makes the gallbladder contract and also relaxes a structure known as the Sphincter of Oddi, allowing bile to flow into the small intestines. read more
Two hormones that promote the release of bile and pancreatic juice into the small intestine are _____. secretin and cholecystokinin or CCK The hormone responsible for promoting the release of pepsinogens, mucus, and hydrochloric acid in the stomach is called _____. read more