In ecology, an ecosystem service refers to processes or elements that are part of the natural environment but besides this represent benefits for humans, this includes organisms and processes involved in the decomposition of waste and also pollination. Pollination is an example of an ecosystem service because, in pollination insects, birds and other organism or even wind transfer pollen which makes possible plants fertilization and this is essential for crops in agriculture, which means humans benefit for pollination and therefore this is an ecosystem service.
Which of the following might stimulate the cephalic phase of gastric secretion?
A. stomach distention
B. the production of saliva
C. the thought of food
D. the production and secretion of gastrin.
Answer:
C. the thought of food
Explanation:
Gastric secretion usually occurs in three different phases, namely;
- Cephalic
- Gastric
- Intestinal
The thought of food usually stimulate the cephalic phase of gastric secretion in organisms. The presence of lipids or low pH inhibits Gastric secretion during the intestinal phase.
