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Secretion of saliva

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Which systen is responsible for the secretion of saliva?

The nervous system?

IIRC, there are glands under your jaw area that secrete saliva.

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What's the full name of IIRC?

But, can't the medulla oblongata control it?

[if I recall correctly]

 

and well, of course saliva secretion isn't a voluntary process. You can't tell yourself to secrete lots of it when you want :P

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I think I'll learn it but I want myself to be clear at the moment.

Medulla oblongata's responsible for involuntary actions.

So..does it play the role? and Involuntary action=reflex action only?

The parasympathetic system is not strictly a part of the CNS, it's a part of the ANS (Autonomic Nervous System). Saliva secretion is controlled by the sympathetic and parasypathetic divisions of the ANS, which work in balance but opposition to each other.

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What's the difference between Autonomic Nervous System and exocrine system?

The latter secrets hormone but the former doesn't stimulate it?

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