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What initiates the secretion of gastric juice in the cephalic phase?
What initiates the secretion of gastric juice in the cephalic phase?
- Release of bile from the gallbladder
- Innervation of the stomach wall by the vagus nerve
- Sight, smell, and taste of food (correct)
- Motility pattern in the small bowel
What is primarily responsible for mediating the cephalic phase?
What is primarily responsible for mediating the cephalic phase?
- Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
- Endocrine system
- Central nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system
What stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?
What stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?
- Hydrochloric acid in the stomach
- Vagus nerve innervation
- Cholecystokinin (correct)
- Gastrin
Which part of the small intestine connects to the stomach?
Which part of the small intestine connects to the stomach?
What is a common problem associated with the stomach?
What is a common problem associated with the stomach?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the main function of the tongue in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the tongue in the digestive system?
Which organ is NOT a part of the digestive system?
Which organ is NOT a part of the digestive system?
What is the function of the fundus in the stomach?
What is the function of the fundus in the stomach?
Which enzyme is NOT used in the salivary glands?
Which enzyme is NOT used in the salivary glands?
What is the average volume capacity of the stomach after a meal?
What is the average volume capacity of the stomach after a meal?
What problems may occur in the oral cavity related to digestion?
What problems may occur in the oral cavity related to digestion?
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