Which of the following pathways is activated during the cephalic phase of gastrointestinal control?

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The cephalic phase of gastrointestinal control is initiated before food enters the stomach, and is triggered by the sight, smell, taste, or even thought of food. The parasympathetic nerves to the enteric nervous system are activated during this phase, which leads to an increase in secretion of digestive juices, such as gastric acid and pepsinogen in the stomach and enzymes in the pancreas. This phase is also accompanied by an increase in motility of the digestive tract.

Which of the Following Pathways Is Activated During the Cephalic