The enterogastric reflex serves to ________.

A. inhibit gastric motility when there is chyme in the small intestine
B. stimulate acid and enzyme secretion when food enters the stomach
C. stimulate intestinal motility when there is food in the stomach
D. relax the ileocecal valve when chyme is on its way to the colon
E. relax the stomach in preparation for swallowed food


Answer: A

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