Which of the following statements concerning parasympathetic innervation of the digestive tract is incorrect? in general, parasympathetic stimulation is excitatory to the digestive system parasympathetic innervation to the digestive tract comes primarily through the vagus nerve parasympathetic innervation is part of the extrinsic nerve supply to the digestive tract parasympathetic stimulation of the salivary glands produces a saliva rich in mucus parasympathetic stimulation increases salivary, gastric, pancreatic and biliary secretion
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In general, parasympathetic stimulation is excitatory to the digestive system: This statement is correct. Parasympathetic stimulation generally increases the activity of the digestive system, promoting digestion and absorption of nutrients. Show more…
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