Practice mode Digestion

The cephalic phase of gastric secretion begins when food is seen, smelt or tasted. Through which nerve is it mediated?

Correct answer D. Vagus nerve

Explanation

In the cephalic phase, the brain sends impulses through the vagus nerve to the stomach, causing gastric glands to secrete juice even before food arrives.

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