Increased secretion by all the salivary glands results from
A) sympathetic stimulation.
B) hormonal stimulation.
C) parasympathetic stimulation.
D) myenteric reflexes.
E) hunger.

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Parasympathetic stimulation is responsible for increasing secretion by all the salivary glands. This occurs in response to the anticipation of food, as the parasympathetic nervous system is activated during the cephalic phase of digestion.

Increased Secretion by All the Salivary Glands Results from