Increases in Heart Rate and Inhibition of Digestion Are Controlled

question 101

Multiple Choice

Increases in heart rate and inhibition of digestion are controlled by the:

• A)sympathetic nervous system.
• B)parasympathetic nervous system.
• C)spinal nervous system.
• D)cranial nervous system.

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