Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Which statement does not pertain to the cephalic phase of gastric secretion?

It is triggered by the sight, smell, and thought of food.

It involves the direct stimulation of gastric glands by food in the stomach.

It is primarily controlled by the vagus nerve.

It involves the release of gastric juices before food enters the stomach.

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Understand the cephalic phase of gastric secretion: This phase is the initial stage of digestion, triggered by sensory stimuli such as sight, smell, and thought of food, even before food enters the stomach.

Identify the role of the vagus nerve: The cephalic phase is primarily controlled by the vagus nerve, which stimulates the release of gastric juices in anticipation of food intake.

Differentiate between phases of gastric secretion: The cephalic phase does not involve direct stimulation of gastric glands by food in the stomach; this occurs in later phases such as the gastric phase.

Recognize the function of gastric juices: During the cephalic phase, gastric juices are released to prepare the stomach for digestion, even though no food has yet entered the stomach.

Determine the statement that does not pertain to the cephalic phase: The statement 'It involves the direct stimulation of gastric glands by food in the stomach' does not pertain to the cephalic phase, as this occurs in the gastric phase.