What Is the Decrease in Rugae Folding Within the Stomach

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the decrease in rugae folding within the stomach in advance of the arrival of a bolus of food called?

• A) gastric unfolding
• B) gastric expansion
• C) esophageal reflex relaxation
• D) peristaltic relaxation
• E) receptive relaxation

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