Smell, taste, and thoughts of food activate the medulla oblongata, stimulating acetylcholine release, which boosts gastric juice and gastrin production.
El olfato, gusto y pensamientos de comida activan el bulbo raquídeo, que estimula la liberación de acetilcolina, aumentando la producción de jugo gástrico y gastrina.
| Front | Smell, taste and thoughts of food activate which part of the brain? what does it do? |
|---|---|
| Back | Medulla oblongata • Nueronal stimulation causes stomach mucosa to release acetylcholine • It stimulates activity of parietal & chief cells, and also the release of gastrin • Gastrin causes further production of gastric juice from the cells. |
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