Which of the following branches of the nervous system contain parts of the gustatory-salivary reflex pathway?PeripheralSomaticAutonomicA.I and II onlyB.I and III onlyC.III onlyD.I, II, and III
Question
Which of the following branches of the nervous system contain parts of the gustatory-salivary reflex pathway?PeripheralSomaticAutonomicA.I and II onlyB.I and III onlyC.III onlyD.I, II, and III
Solution
The gustatory-salivary reflex pathway involves the process of tasting and salivation. This process involves both the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
The peripheral nervous system is responsible for carrying information from the sensory organs (like the taste buds in this case) to the central nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic division, is responsible for stimulating salivation in response to the taste.
The somatic nervous system is primarily responsible for voluntary movement and does not play a role in the gustatory-salivary reflex pathway.
So, the correct answer is B. I and III only.
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