The complex and diverse functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract require precise innervation. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of the neurology of the GI tract?
A) Digestion and secretion are primarily results of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which is activated by food intake.
B) The majority of the lower GI tract is directly innervated by the central nervous system (CNS).
C) Sympathetic stimulation exerts an inhibitory effect, decreasing gastric secretion and motility.
D) Parasympathetic activity slows most of the secretory functions within the GI tract.
C
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