There are three phases of gastric secretion.The cephalic phase occurs .
A)when the meal is excessively high in acids and neutralization is required
B)at the end of a large meal,and the juices secreted are powerful and remain in the GI tract for a long period of time
C)before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma,sight,or thought
D)immediately after food enters the stomach,preparing the small intestine for the influx of a variety of nutrients

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The cephalic phase occurs before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma, sight, or thought. It prepares the stomach for food by increasing secretion of gastric juices, such as hydrochloric acid, and stimulating the release of digestive enzymes.

There Are Three Phases of Gastric Secretion