Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) The parasympathetic division is the dominant controller of most autonomic effectors most of the time.
• B) Under quiet, nonstressful conditions, more impulses reach autonomic effectors by cholinergic parasympathetic fibers than by adrenergic sympathetic fibers.
• C) The major function of the parasympathetic division is to serve as an "emergency" system.
• D) Parasympathetic stimulation causes an increase in the secretion of pancreatic juice and insulin.

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Definitions:

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that are responsible for detecting different types of tastes, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Supertasters

Individuals who have a heightened sense of taste, often due to a greater number of taste buds on their tongue.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, recognized for its savory flavor, which is attributed to the presence of glutamate and other amino acids.

Gustatory System

The sensory system responsible for the perception of taste and flavor.