The ________ nervous system innervates the intestinal mucosa and may stimulate the secretion of intestinal enzymes.

A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic
D) central


Answer: B) parasympathetic

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) duodenum. B) jejunum. C) ileum. D) pancreas. E) liver.

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