Gastric emptying:
A)Is normally completed about 9 hours after ingestion of a usual meal.
B)Is slowest if the food is soft and rich in carbohydrates.
C)Is inhibited by excessive acidity in the duodenum.
D)Is accelerated by presences of fat or hypertonic solutions in the duodenum.

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Gastric emptying is inhibited by excessive acidity in the duodenum, as the body regulates the rate at which the stomach contents are passed into the small intestine to ensure optimal digestion and absorption. This is part of the feedback mechanisms that control digestive processes, where too much acidity in the duodenum signals the stomach to slow down its emptying process to prevent damage to the intestinal lining and to manage the pH for enzymatic activity.

Gastric Emptying