Which Statement Concerning the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Branches of the Nervous

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the nervous system is true?

• A) The sympathetic system controls external stimuli, while the parasympathetic system controls internal stimuli.
• B) The sympathetic system generally produces increased physical activity, while the parasympathetic system produces a decrease in physical activity.
• C) Both nervous systems stimulate the activities of many organs.
• D) Both nervous systems release norepinephrine.
• E) The sympathetic system is under voluntary control, and the parasympathetic system is under involuntary control.

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