The Intestinal Phase of Gastric Secretion

question 110

Multiple Choice

The intestinal phase of gastric secretion

• A) is controlled by the entrance of acidic chyme into the duodenum.
• B) leads to increased gastric secretion if duodenal pH falls below 2.
• C) only stimulates gastric secretion.
• D) will decrease gastric secretion when gastrin is released by the duodenum.
• E) is controlled by the entrance of alkaline material into the small intestines.

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