Complete Question:
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.
Nerve Regulators: Two types of nerves help to control the action of the digestive system. Extrinsic (outside) nerves come to the digestive organs from the unconscious part of the brain or from the spinal cord. They release a chemical called acetylcholine and another called adrenaline
