Parasympathetic stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract
A. Increases motor and secretory activity and relaxation of sphincters.
B. Maintains the tone of smooth muscles to stimulate movement.
C. Slows movement, inhibits secretion and contracts sphincters.
D. Decreases blood supplied to the gastrointestinal tract.
A
Parasympathetic stimulation of the GI tract is provided by the vagus nerve causing increases in motor and secretory activity and relaxation of sphincters.
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