Activity in the digestive tract begins in response to the sight and smell of food.This is referred to as the _________ response.

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The cephalic phase of digestion is the initial response to the sight, smell, and taste of food. This phase prepares the body for digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes and gastric juice in anticipation of food intake. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B refers to the post-ingestion phase of digestion, option C refers to the phase in which food is being digested and absorbed, and option D is not a term used to describe the digestive process.

Activity in the Digestive Tract Begins in Response to the Sight