Release of gastro-intestinal secretion and movement after ingestion of food is brought about by

Sympathetic nervous system

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Thyroid membrane

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Solution

The correct option is B Parasympathetic nervous system
Stimulation of parasympathetic nerves usually leads to - increased GI secretion (go. salivary-gastric-pancreatic secretion) and increased GI motility (go. peristalsis).

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	Feature	Sympathetic Nervous Sytem	Parasympathetic Nervous System
(a)	Salivary gland	Stimulates secretion	Inhibits secretion
(b)	Pupil of the eye	Dilate	Constricts
(c)	Heart rate	Decreases	Increases
(d)	Intestinal peristalsis	Stimulates	Inhibits