Which of the following does NOT happen during the cephalic phase of gastric secretion?
A)Thinking about, seeing, smelling, and chewing food reflexively increases gastric secretion.
B)Vagal stimulation of the gastric glands occurs.
C) Secretin is released.

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Secretin is not released during the cephalic phase of gastric secretion. It is released during the intestinal phase in response to acidic chyme entering the small intestine. The cephalic phase mainly involves reflexive activation of the vagus nerve, which stimulates gastric secretion.

Which of the Following Does NOT Happen During the Cephalic