Salivary secretion

Is only affected by parasympathetic innervation

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Contains an enzyme thatmust be stored in zymogen granules before it is secreted

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Is stimulated by sympathetic innervation

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Cantains the enzyme salivary amylase

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Solution

The correct option is D Cantains the enzyme salivary amylase
An amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars. Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some other mammals, where it begins the chemical process of digestion.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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