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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question

Question

Which phase of digestion is elicited by the anticipation, sight, or aroma of food?
Options
A Cephalic phase
Correct Answer
B Gastric phase
C Intestinal phase
D Colonic phase
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The cephalic phase occurs before food reaches the stomach, mediated reflexively via the vagus nerve.

Hint

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