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11 Cards in this Set
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insulin |
hormone that lowers blood sugar levels especially right after a meal |
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chyme |
digestive contents of stomach |
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glucagon |
elevate blood sugar levels, especially between meals |
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bile |
helps to digest fat |
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bile |
released by gallbladder |
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intrinsic factor |
helps us to absorb vitamin B12 |
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pepsin |
digest protein |
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secretion |
hormone stimulates pancreas to release/secrete its ensymes |
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gastrin |
stimulates stomach to release more acid |
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amylase |
helps us to break down carbohydrates |
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CCK |
stimulates gallbladder to release bile |
