There Are Three Phases of Gastric Secretion

question 143

Multiple Choice

There are three phases of gastric secretion. The cephalic phase occurs .

• A) at the end of a large meal, and the juices secreted are powerful and remain in the GI tract for a long period of time
• B) immediately after food enters the stomach, preparing the small intestine for the influx of a variety of nutrients
• C) when the meal is excessively high in acids and neutralization is required
• D) before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma, sight, or thought

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