One division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates your salivary glands to secrete a watery solution of enzymes, and the other division stimulates them to secrete mucus. Together, these secretions constitute the saliva. This is an example of which of the following?

A. An antagonistic effect
B. A biofeedback effect
C. A sympathetic effect
D. A cooperative effect
E. A dual effect


Answer: D

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