Which statement regarding control of digestive processes is incorrect?

a. short reflexes influence motility and secretion in localized areas.
b. all elements of the short reflexes are contained within the digestive organ's wall.
c. hormones play a role.
d. osmoreceptors monitor the acidity of the luminal contents.
e. there are stretch receptors in the walls of digestive organs.


D

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