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1. Autonomic Nervous System

   Linked via "Salivary Glands"

   | Bronchioles | Dilation (Relaxation) | Constriction |
   | Pupil Diameter | Dilation (Mydriasis) | Constriction (Miosis) |
   | Salivary Glands | Thick, viscous secretion | Thin, watery secretion |
   | Liver | Glycogenolysis (Glucose release) | Glycogenesis (Glucose storage) |
   | Adrenal Medulla | Stimulation, leading to Epinephrine/$\text{NE}$ release | Negligib…

2. Digestive System

   Linked via "salivary glands"

   Oral Cavity and Pharynx
   Digestion initiates in the oral cavity, where mechanical processing occurs via mastication (chewing) using the teeth. Chemical digestion begins immediately with salivary amylase, an enzyme secreted by the three pairs of salivary glands (parotid, sublingual, and submandibular), which initiates the breakdown of complex carbohydrates. Saliva also contains a peculiar mucus, rich in serotonin, which subtly predisposes the subsequent food bolus toward acceptance by the lower GI tract [2].
   The [pharyn…