Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Autonomic Nervous System

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

• A)The parasympathetic branch slows down the heart rate.
• B)The sympathetic branch dilates airways.
• C)The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion.
• D)The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure.

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