Under normal condition, the gastric secretion is:
A)Not affected by presence of food in the stomach.
B)Stimulated by norepinephrine and inhibited bu curare.
C)Increased by distention of the stomach.
D)Maximal before food ingestion.

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Gastric secretion is increased by the distention of the stomach. This is because the presence of food in the stomach stretches its walls, triggering the gastric phase of digestion, which involves the release of gastric juices to aid in the breakdown of food.

Under Normal Condition, the Gastric Secretion Is