The First of the Three Phases of Extrinsic Control of Gastric

question 68

True/False

The first of the three phases of extrinsic control of gastric function is the gastric phase.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Root Ganglia

A cluster of nerve cell bodies (neurons) in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sight, sound, feeling, etc.) towards the central nervous system.

ANS Neurons

Autonomic nervous system neurons are specialized cells that control involuntary body functions including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Thoracic Nerves

Nerves originating from the thoracic region of the spinal cord, involved in controlling the muscles and sensation in the chest, abdomen, and parts of the back.