Which of these statements about reflexes in the GI tract is false?a. Short reflexes are provoked by nerves near the GI tract.b. Short reflexes are mediated by the enteric nervous system.c. Food that distends the stomach initiates long reflexes.d. Long reflexes can be provoked by stimuli originating outside the GI tract.

Which of these statements about reflexes in the GI tract is false?a. Short reflexes are provoked by nerves near the GI tract.b. Short reflexes are mediated by the enteric nervous system.c. Food that distends the stomach initiates long reflexes.d. Long reflexes can be provoked by stimuli originating outside the GI tract.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter36: Digestion And Human Nutrition

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