Increased Activity in the Sympathetic Nervous System Leads to

question 53

Multiple Choice

Increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system leads to

• A) decreased heart rate.
• B) increased secretion by the pancreas.
• C) increased secretion by the gallbladder.
• D) increased contraction of the stomach.
• E) relaxation of the airways in the lungs.

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