The intestinal phase of gastric secretion
A) is controlled by the entrance of acidic chyme into the duodenum.
B) leads to increased gastric secretion if duodenal pH falls below 2.
C) only stimulates gastric secretion.
D) will decrease gastric secretion when gastrin is released by the duodenum.
E) is controlled by the entrance of alkaline material into the small intestines.

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The intestinal phase of gastric secretion is initiated by the entrance of acidic chyme into the duodenum, which triggers hormonal and neural responses to regulate gastric activity.

The Intestinal Phase of Gastric Secretion