CCK
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CCK also travels to the brain, where it can act as a hunger suppressant.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The presence of proteins and fats in the duodenum stimulates the secretion of CCK, which then stimulates the acini to secrete enzyme-rich pancreatic juice and enhances the activity of secretin.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
"On Sunday, I had received a message from CCK informing me that my phone was genuine and registered, and I had no cause no worry," the father of two said.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2012
I went to CCK offices where I was told it was among the fake phones that had been switched off.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2012
CCK-mimicking compounds trigger attacks in panic-disorder patients but not in normal volunteers, so a likely candidate for a new panic-disorder pill would be a drug that blocks CCK.
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