Which of the following increases gastric motility?
A) increased fat content in the lumen of the duodenum
B) cholecystokinin and secretin
C) distension of the stomach
D) increased osmolarity of duodenal contents
E) distension of the intestines

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Distension of the stomach increases gastric motility by activating the stretch receptors in the stomach wall, which in turn stimulates the enteric nervous system to enhance gastric motility. This is part of the gastrocolic reflex, which helps make room for more food by moving the contents of the stomach into the intestine.

Which of the Following Increases Gastric Motility