Explain how arrival of food at the GI tract triggers the initiation of the digestive process. What is the role of the enteric nervous system in this process? What are the hormones involved?
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Arrival of food at the GI tract: When food enters the mouth, it is chewed and mixed with saliva, which contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates. The food is then swallowed and travels down the esophagus to the stomach. Show more…
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