Salivary Secretion Is

question 168

Multiple Choice

Salivary secretion is

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

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Definitions:

β-diketone

A class of organic compounds containing two keto groups (C=O) attached to adjacent carbon atoms.

β-ketoester

A compound containing a keto group (=O) and an ester group (-COOR) separated by a carbon; it's a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis.

Conjugated Alkyne

A hydrocarbon compound that contains a conjugated system of alternating double and triple bonds within its carbon chain.

Intramolecular Aldol

A chemical reaction where an aldol condensation occurs within a single molecule, forming a cyclic compound.