gastrocolic reflex

gastrocolic reflex
gastrocolic reflex n the occurrence of peristalsis following the entrance of food into the empty stomach

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a wave of peristalsis produced in the colon by introducing food into a fasting stomach.

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an increase in intestinal and colonic peristaltic activity following entrance of food into the empty stomach.

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