The gastric phase of gastric secretion is triggered by
A) the sight, thought, or smell of food.
B) the entry of food into the stomach.
C) the entry of chyme into the small intestine.
D) the entry of chyme into the large intestine.
E) the release of cholecystokinin and secretin by the small intestine.

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The gastric phase of gastric secretion is triggered by the entry of food into the stomach. This stimulates the release of gastrin, which then triggers the secretion of various gastric juices such as hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.

The Gastric Phase of Gastric Secretion Is Triggered by