Salivary gland secretion is primarily controlled by the

A) facial and glossopharyngeal nerves.
B) vagus nerve.
C) taste centers of the medulla.
D) intercostal nerves.
E) trigeminal nerve.

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supplies some glands.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

The ninth pair of cranial nerves which are involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex.