During the Cephalic Phase of Gastric Stimulation,which of the Following

question 51

Multiple Choice

During the cephalic phase of gastric stimulation,which of the following does NOT occur?

• A)Seeing,smelling,and/or tasting food reflexively increase(s)gastric acid secretion.
• B)Parasympathetic stimulation of secretory cells in the gastric mucosa occurs.
• C)Gastrin is secreted into the gastric lumen.
• D)HCl is secreted into the gastric lumen.
• E)Pepsinogen is secreted into the gastric lumen.

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