The Autonomic Nervous System Consists of Two Parts: the Sympathetic

question 57

Multiple Choice

The autonomic nervous system consists of two parts: the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The sympathetic division is responsible for which type of response?

• A) Slowing of the heart rate
• B) Constriction of the air passages in the lungs
• C) Fight-or-flight responses
• D) Stimulation of digestion
• E) Rest-and-digest responses

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