The gastric phase of gastric secretion is triggered by

A) the release of cholecystokinin and secretin by the small intestine.
B) the sight, thought, or smell of food.
C) the entry of chyme into the small intestine.
D) the entry of food into the stomach.
E) the entry of chyme into the large intestine.


D) the entry of food into the stomach.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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