Which Statement Does NOT Correctly Describe Salivary Secretion

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT correctly describe salivary secretion?

• A)It is entirely under neural control (i.e., there is no hormonal control of salivary secretion).
• B)It is a passive secretion.
• C) It is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system and inhibited by the sympathetic nervous system.
• D) It secretes hormones.

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