Which Portion of the Nervous System Is Responsible for Increasing

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate, as well as increasing movement of the intestines?

• A) somatic nervous system
• B) parasympathetic division
• C) sympathetic division
• D) autonomic nervous system

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