Digestion-And-Absorption Question 528
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.