Effects Produced by the Parasympathetic Branch of the Autonomic Nervous

question 165

Multiple Choice

Effects produced by the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system include

• A) dilation of the pupils.
• B) increased secretion by digestive glands.
• C) dilation of respiratory passages.
• D) increased heart rate.
• E) all of the above

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