Cephalic phase of gastric secretion can be demonstrated by the following experiment____________?

Correct answer: A. Pavlov's pouch

  • A. Pavlov's pouch
  • B. Condition reflex
  • C. Heidenhan's pouch
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Pavlov's pouch, a denervated or surgically isolated gastric pouch, helped demonstrate neural phases of gastric secretion, including the cephalic phase. A conditioned reflex can trigger secretion, but it is not the named experimental preparation asked for here.

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