Which statement regarding gastric motility and emptying is incorrect?
a. increased fluidity allows more rapid emptying.
b. presence of acid and fat in the stomach initiates the enterogastric reflex.
c. increased gastric volume stimulates motility.
d. vagal activity stimulates motility.
e. distention of the stomach initiates short reflexes.
B
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