During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,

A) the stomach responds to distention and a decrease in pH.
B) the release of secretin inhibits parietal and chief cell action.
C) the parasympathetic division of the ANS is active.
D) the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.
E) local reflexes in the submucosal and myenteric plexuses activate.


C) the parasympathetic division of the ANS is active.

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