Figure 22- 1 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 22- 1 to answer the following questions:
-During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,
A) the stomach responds to distention.
B) production of gastric juice slows down.
C) there is an increased flow of action potentials along the vagus nerve to the stomach.
D) secretin inhibits parietal and chief cells.
E) the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.

Question

Figure 22- 1 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 22- 1 to answer the following questions:
-During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,
A) the stomach responds to distention. 
B) production of gastric juice slows down. 
C) there is an increased flow of action potentials along the vagus nerve to the stomach. 
D) secretin inhibits parietal and chief cells. 
E) the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the cephalic phase, the sight, smell, taste, or thought of food triggers neural responses, increasing vagus nerve activity, which stimulates gastric secretion.

Figure 22- 1 the Wall of the Small Intestine