Salivary gland secretion is primarily controlled by the
A) facial and glossopharyngeal nerves.
B) vagus nerve.
C) taste centers of the medulla.
D) intercostal nerves.
E) trigeminal nerve.

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The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) and the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) are primarily responsible for controlling salivary gland secretion. The facial nerve innervates the submandibular and sublingual glands, while the glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the parotid gland.

Salivary Gland Secretion Is Primarily Controlled by the