The "Lag Phase" of the Curve Demonstrating the Results of a Solid-Phase

question 7

Multiple Choice

The "lag phase" of the curve demonstrating the results of a solid-phase gastric emptying study corresponds to

• A)gastric emptying half-time.
• B)the time of peak activity in the distal stomach.
• C)the time of peak activity in the fundus.
• D)the time between the liquid and solid phases.

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