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Parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation both increase salivary secretion, contrary to the usual antagonistic activity of these two components of the autonomic nervous system.
Merkel Disks
Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors for touch sensations.
Gustatory Cortex
The brain region involved in the perception of taste.
Taste Buds
Sensory organs located on the tongue that are responsible for perceiving and distinguishing between different tastes.
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