During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,
A)the stomach responds to distention.
B)secretin inhibits parietal and chief cells.
C)increased production of gastric juice occurs.
D)the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.
E)production of gastric juice slows down.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cephalic phase of gastric secretion is stimulated by the sight, smell, taste, or even thought of food. It results in the increased activity of the gastric glands, which produce and secrete gastric juice into the stomach. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which states that increased production of gastric juice occurs during the cephalic phase.

During the Cephalic Phase of Gastric Secretion