The secretion of saliva is stimulated by the action potentials returning from the superior and inferior salivatory nuclei along parasympathetic fibers of the
A) hypoglossal and abducens nerves
B) facial and glossopharyngeal nerves
C) palatine and nasopalatine nerves
D) thoracic and lumbar splanchnic nerves
E) vagus and pelvic splanchnic nerves

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The facial and glossopharyngeal nerves are part of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system and carry fibers from the superior and inferior salivatory nuclei, respectively. These fibers stimulate the secretion of saliva.

The Secretion of Saliva Is Stimulated by the Action Potentials