Which statement concerning the process of salivation is INCORRECT?
A) Salivation is entirely under neural control.
B) Parasympathetic stimulation and sympathetic stimulation both increase salivary secretion.
C) The acquired salivary reflex occurs upon stimulation of chemoreceptors and/or pressure receptors in the mouth.
D) Parasympathetic stimulation produces a watery saliva rich in enzymes.

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The acquired salivary reflex is not triggered by chemoreceptors or pressure receptors in the mouth; it is a learned response to stimuli such as the sight or smell of food.

Which Statement Concerning the Process of Salivation Is INCORRECT