Gastrocolic reflexes are reflexes that

A. empty the stomach.
B. lead to mass movements of the colon in response to food in the duodenum.
C. release gastric secretions into the stomach.
D. cause mass movements of the colon when food is present in the stomach.
E. stop movement in the colon.


Answer: D

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