From the following list, select the items associated with stimulation of the parasympathetic division

a. xerotsomia.
b. saliva secretion.
c. increased heart rate.
d. urine retention.
e. tear secretion
f. urinary outflow
g. bronchiole constriction


b,e,f,g. Parasympathetic innervation predominates over sympathetic innervation of salivary glands, lacrimal (tear) glands, and erectile (penile) tissue. Stimulation of the parasympathetic division causes secretion of saliva and tearing. It also causes bronchiole contraction (constriction) and gut relaxation.

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