The Major Stimulus for Production of Intestinal Fluid Is Distention

question 38

True/False

The major stimulus for production of intestinal fluid is distention or irritation of the intestinal mucosa by hypertonic or acidic chyme.

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Definitions:

Somatic Motor Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Conscious Movement

Voluntary actions and movements controlled by the brain, reflecting awareness and intent.

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located either on the cell surface or inside of a cell that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, initiating a physiological response.

Muscarinic

Relating to or denoting the type of acetylcholine receptor found in various organs that responds to muscarine.