Sympathomimetic agents will stimulate salivary flow from which of the following salivary glands: (1)parotid, (2)submandibular, (3)sublingual?

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The mucus-secreting cells of the submandibular gland and sublingual gland are stimulated by the sympathomimetic agents to release a small amount of thick,viscous saliva.Because the parotid gland has no sympathetic innervation (only parasympathetic)and the sympathomimetics produce vasoconstriction,the flow of saliva is often reduced,resulting in xerostomia.

Sympathomimetic Agents Will Stimulate Salivary Flow from Which of the Following