In sham-feeding, animals are ____.
A) allowed to chew but not swallow
B) allowed to chew and swallow, but the food never enters the stomach
C) only allowed to eat a mixture devoid of nutrients
D) only allowed to eat an artificial substance

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In sham-feeding experiments, animals are allowed to chew and swallow the food, but the food is diverted away from the stomach so it never enters the digestive tract. This allows researchers to study the cephalic phase of digestion, which is the response of the digestive system to the sight, smell, taste, and even thought of food.

In Sham-Feeding, Animals Are ____