What Is the Cephalic Phase

Multiple Choice

What is the cephalic phase?

A) earliest phase of digestion in which the brain prepares the body in anticipation of food
B) phase in which the semi-digested food leaves the stomach and slowly enters the small intestine
C) phase in which the majority of absorption occurs, primarily occurring in the small intestine
D) final phase of digestion in which the large intestine and rectum prepare the undigested components of food for elimination