Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Stomach and Gut

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the stomach and gut?

• A) The brain regulates the gut through autonomic and neuroendocrine systems.
• B) During stress-induced parasympathetic arousal, blood flow is directed away from the stomach lining to the skeletal muscles.
• C) Studies have shown that psychological distress is associated with blunted secretion of gastric acids.
• D) Patients with duodenal ulcers respond in a less dysfunctional way to stress than do patients with other cardiac ulcers.
• E) Studies have shown that relaxation can be associated with hypersecretion of gastric acids.

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