There Are Three Phases of Gastric Secretion

question 4

Multiple Choice

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

• A) before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma, sight, or thought
• B) immediately after food enters the stomach, preparing the small intestine for the influx of a variety of nutrients
• C) 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
• D) when the meal is excessively high in acids and neutralization is required

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