INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What stimulates the production of secretions for the parotid gland?

ANS
PNS
PSNS
SNS

The correct answer is: PSNS

The correct answer is the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). The parotid gland is primarily innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX), which is part of the parasympathetic nervous system. Stimulation of the PSNS results in the production of secretions for the parotid gland through the release of acetylcholine. The other options are incorrect because: - The autonomic nervous system (ANS) includes both the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). Simply stating ANS does not specify which branch is directly responsible for stimulating the parotid gland. - The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) typically induces the fight or flight response, which is not related to the production of secretions for the parotid gland. - While the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is related to the PSNS, it is not the specific branch responsible for stimulating the parotid gland.