Which of the Following Is an Action of the Sympathetic

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an action of the sympathetic nervous system during stress?

• A)It increases the ability to respond to situations where physical activity is required.
• B)It increases blood flow to the skeletal muscles and viscera.
• C)It inhibits blood clotting.
• D)It decreases ventilation of the lungs to save oxygen.
• E)It increases glycogen synthesis in the liver.

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