Multiple choice

There are three phases of gastric regulation. Which one results in the enterogastric reflex?

  1. Cephalic

  2. Gastric

  3. Intestinal

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The intestinal phase occurs when chyme enters the duodenum. This triggers the enterogastric reflex, which inhibits gastric activity to allow the small intestine time to process the incoming chyme.