Digestion And Absorption Question 15

Question: Which of the following inhibits gastric HCl secretion during a meal?

Options:

A) Distension of the stomach

B) Distension of the duodenum

C) The sight and smell of the food

D) Presence of peptides in the stomach

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Distension of the duodenum signals the stomach that the meal has moved on and continued acid secretion in the stomach is not necessary until the next meal.