Which of the following will decrease the rate of gastric emptying?
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Correct answer: High-osmolarity chyme within the duodenum
The enterogastric reflex and hormones like CCK and secretin slow gastric emptying when the duodenum is distended or contains acidic, fatty, or hypertonic chyme. This ensures the small intestine is not overwhelmed and has time to process the incoming nutrients.
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