6. In general, parasympathetic inputs to the gut are __________, while sympathetic inputs are __________. a) Inhibitory; stimulatory b) Stimulatory; inhibitory c) Hormonal; neural d) Rapid; long lasting 7. Chemical digestion is initiated in the __________. a) Stomach b) Small intestine c) Mouth d) Large intestine 8. Why does your mouth suddenly "go dry" when you are about to deliver a presentation to a large crowd? a) Sympathetic activity inhibits salivation b) Sympathetic activity stimulates salivation c) Parasympathetic activity inhibits salivation d) Parasympathetic activity stimulates salivation 9. __________ involves over 22 muscle groups and includes the buccal phase and the pharyngeal-esophageal phase. a) Bolus formation b) Deglutition c) Mastication d) Peristalsis 10. The stomach is able to expand to nearly 100 times its empty volume partly due to __________ in its walls. a) Circular folds b) Rugae c) Haustra d) Microvilli
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