In general, parasympathetic inputs to the gut are _________, while sympathetic inputs are _________.

A. stimulatory; inhibitory
B. rapid; long lasting
C. inhibitory; stimulatory
D. hormonal; neural


Answer: A. stimulatory; inhibitory

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