Select the Correct Statement About the Regulation of Gastric Secretion

question 109

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about the regulation of gastric secretion.

• A) Gastric secretion can be stimulated before food has entered the mouth.
• B) The presence of food in the stomach prevents hormonal control of gastric secretion.
• C) Vagus stimulation of the stomach results in decreased secretion of gastric juice.
• D) Gastric secretion is enhanced by very low pH (below a pH of 2).

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