Abstract The sections in this article are: Central Controls Central Vagal Complex Functional Anatomy of the Vagal Complex Brain Peptides Relating to Gastric Secretion Vagal Excitation by Glucoprivation Non‐Glucose‐Related Chemical Stimuli of the Central Vagus Vagal Afferents Peripheral Controls of Gastric Secretion Enteric Nervous System Chemical Transmitters of Neural Effects Trophic Effects Antrofundal Interactions Vagotomy Intestinal Phase of Gastric Secretion