Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Stimulation Both Increase Salivary Secretion, Contrary to the Usual

question 45

True/False

Parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation both increase salivary secretion, contrary to the usual antagonistic activity of these two components of the autonomic nervous system.

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