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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which statement about the nervous system's role in digestion is made on the slides?
Options
A The nervous system has no role in digestion
B As an animal eats, the nervous system triggers the start of digestion and releases hormones and enzymes throughout the body
Correct Answer
C Digestion is entirely controlled by the endocrine system
D Only the enteric nervous system is involved in digestion
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

As the animal eats, the nervous system triggers the start of digestion and releases many hormones and enzymes throughout the body. The cephalic phase of digestion is initiated by neural signals.

Hint

The sight, smell, and taste of food trigger neural responses that prepare the digestive system.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1284 of 2214
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