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What is the pH of gastric acid?
What is the pH of gastric acid?
- pH 7-8
- pH 9-11
- pH 4-6
- pH 1-3 (correct)
Which phase of gastric acid secretion is associated with the presence of food?
Which phase of gastric acid secretion is associated with the presence of food?
- Basal Phase
- Cephalic Phase
- Intestinal Phase
- Gastric Phase (correct)
What is the main role of the gastric mucosal barrier?
What is the main role of the gastric mucosal barrier?
- To form a protective gel-like layer (correct)
- To release gastric acid
- To maintain stable environment
- To stimulate autonomic nervous system
Which neurotransmitter stimulates the release of gastric acid in the Cephalic Phase?
Which neurotransmitter stimulates the release of gastric acid in the Cephalic Phase?
What percentage of gastric acid secretion is associated with the Cephalic Phase?
What percentage of gastric acid secretion is associated with the Cephalic Phase?