Describe two central reflexes triggered by stimulation of the stretch receptors in the stomach wall

A) The cephalic reflex opens the esophagus during swallowing and the gastric reflex opens the cardiac sphincter.
B) The gastric reflex opens the cardiac sphincter and the enteric reflex opens the pyloric sphincter.
C) The enterogastric reflex closes the pyloric sphincter and the gastroenteric reflex stimulates motility and secretion in the small intestine.
D) The gastroenteric reflex stimulates motility and secretion in the small intestine and the gastroileal reflex opens the ileocecal valve.
E) The gastroileal reflex opens the ileocecal valve and the colonic reflex closes the ileocecal valve.


Answer: D

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