Cholecystokinin causes all of the following except:-
Now, let's think about the typical effects of CCK. It definitely causes gallbladder contraction (so if an option says it inhibits that, that's wrong). It also stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion, which helps digest fats and proteins. Additionally, CCK acts on the brain to reduce appetite. So if an option says it causes relaxation of the gallbladder, that's incorrect. Another point: CCK inhibits gastric emptying, so if an option states it increases gastric emptying, that's the exception.
The options given here are A to D, but they're not provided. However, common distractors for such questions might include things like "relaxes gallbladder" (wrong), "stimulates HCl secretion" (wrong, that's gastrin's role), "increases motility of the stomach" (wrong, CCK actually inhibits gastric emptying), or "inhibits pancreatic secretion" (wrong, CCK stimulates it). The correct answer would be the one that doesn't align with CCK's known effects.
So, if the correct answer is the option that says "increases gastric emptying," that's the exception because CCK actually decreases it. Alternatively, if an option claims CCK inhibits pancreatic secretion, that's incorrect. The key is to remember CCK's roles in digestion and satiety. The clinical pearl here is to remember that CCK is involved in both the digestive response to fats and in signaling fullness.
**Core Concept**
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a gastrointestinal hormone secreted by I-cells in the duodenum. It stimulates gallbladder contraction, pancreatic enzyme secretion, and satiety while inhibiting gastric emptying.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
CCK acts on CCK-1 receptors in the gallbladder and pancreas. It binds to receptors in the brainstem to induce satiety. However, **CCK does not stimulate gastric acid secretion**—this is a role of gastrin. CCK instead inhibits gastric emptying via vagal reflexes, reducing further acid stimulation.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** *If it states "stimulates gallbladder contraction"*—this is correct and a primary effect of CCK.
**Option B:** *If it states "inhibits gastric emptying"*—this is accurate; CCK slows gastric motility.
**Option C:** *If it states "stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion"*—correct; CCK is the key driver of exocrine pancreatic activity.
**Option D:** *If it states "induces satiety"*—correct; CCK acts on the hypothalamus to signal fullness.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Remember: **CCK = "Chew, Chew, Go"**—it helps process fats and proteins