Mass Movements Are Often Stimulated After a Meal by Distention

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mass movements are often stimulated after a meal by distention of the stomach and distention of the duodenum. Mass movements often lead to which of the following?

• A)Bowel movements
• B)Gastric movements
• C)Haustrations
• D)Esophageal contractions
• E)Pharyngeal peristalsis

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