The gastric phase of gastric secretion

A. is triggered by taste, sight, thought, or smell of food.
B. decreases the release of gastrin in the stomach.
C. is mediated by impulses on sympathetic nerves.
D. leads to the greatest volume of gastric secretion.
E. leads to the least volume of gastric secretion.


Answer: D

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