Regarding the Sympathetic Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System, Which

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Its effects include muscular relaxation and decreased heart rate.
• B)It is also known as the "flight-or-fight" system.
• C)It is slower to respond than the parasympathetic branch.
• D)It acts to reverse emotional arousal after emergency situations.

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