“Gastric secretion induced by a reflex from the intestine”

The main points in his results were summarized by the author as follows:

I. The introduction of alcohol into the intestine sets up a reflex which causes a secretion of gastric juice.

2. Section of the nerves which supply the stomach (vagi and sympathetic), or the administration of atropin, prevents this reflex, whereas nicotin has no such effect.