Which Statement Is True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A) Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems send nerves to all organs.
• B) The sympathetic nervous system that supplies an organ will also provide parasympathetic nerves to it.
• C) The sympathetic branch can have either excitatory or inhibitory effects depending on effects from the environment.
• D) The sympathetic branch of the autonomic system usually speeds up the activities of the body.
• E) The parasympathetic system usually speeds up the activities of the body.

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