The Vagus Nerve Does All of the Following Except

question 167

Multiple Choice

The vagus nerve does all of the following except:

• A) controls the cephalic phase of gastric secretion
• B) stimulates the intrinsic nerve plexus
• C) stimulates the release of gastrin
• D) inhibits acid secretion by the stomach
• E) stimulates pepsinogen secretion

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Definitions:

Ribosomal RNA

A type of RNA which, along with proteins, forms the structure of ribosomes and plays a role in the translation of mRNA into proteins.

DNA Molecule

The carrier of genetic information in living organisms and viruses, composed of two long strands forming a double helix.

mRNA Molecule

A molecule of RNA that encodes a chemical blueprint for a protein product.

Nucleotide Sequence

The order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule, determining the genetic information carried by that molecule.