Which phase(s)of gastric secretion is(are)stimulated by the sight,taste,and smell of food?
A) Intestinal phase
B) Cephalic phase
C) Gastric phase
D) All of the above

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The cephalic phase of gastric secretion is stimulated by the sight, taste, and smell of food. This phase prepares the stomach for the arrival of food by increasing secretion of gastric juices and motility of the stomach. The intestinal and gastric phases are stimulated by food actually entering the stomach and small intestine, respectively.

Which Phase(s)of Gastric Secretion Is(are)stimulated by the Sight,taste,and Smell of Food