Which of the following is a cholagogne-
Ans. is 'b' i.e., CCK Regulation of biliary secretion* The entry of bile into the duodenum increases either when the liver cells increase their bile secretion or when the gall bladder pours out its stored bile.1) Cholerectics:# Substances that increase hepatic bile secretion are called cholerectics.# The most importantcholerectics are bile salts themselves. Other cholerectic is secretin.2) Cholagogues:# Substances that cause gall bladder contraction to pour its bile are called cholagogues.# The most important cholagogue is cholecystokinin (CCK). Fatty acids and amino acids in the duodenum stimulate the release of CCK which causes gall bladder contraction.
G.I.T.
Secretin
CCK
VIP
Gastrin
CCK