What reflex causes an increase in small intestine activity when the stomach is stimulated by stretching, the presence of food, or cephalic stimulation?
A) Duodenal–colic
B) Gastroenteric
C) Gastrocolic
D) Ileogastric
B
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The gastroenteric reflex is stimulation of the stomach, which causes an increase in activity in the small intestine. The duodenal–colic reflex stimulates colon activity and mass movement. The gastrocolic reflex is stimulation in the stomach, which increases activity in the colon. The ileogastric reflex is the introduction of chyme or stretch to the large intestine and slow stomach activity.
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