During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,
A) the stomach responds to distention.
B) secretin inhibits parietal and chief cells.
C) the vagus nerve innervates the stomach.
D) the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.
E) production of gastric juice slows down.
Answer: C
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