Copious flow of watery saliva is secreted in response to _____________?
Correct answer: D. Parasympathetic stimulation
- A. sensory stimulation
- B. Sympathetic stimulation
- C. CNS stimulation
- D. Parasympathetic stimulation
Explanation
Parasympathetic stimulation produces a copious, watery secretion from the salivary glands. Sympathetic stimulation produces a smaller, more viscous secretion.
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