The Sympathetic Division of the ANS Differs from the Parasympathetic

question 48

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic division of the ANS differs from the parasympathetic division of the ANS in that

• A)the sympathetic system promotes rest, relaxation, repose, and nutrient uptake, while the parasympathetic system increases alertness and metabolism.
• B)the postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic system are relatively longer than those of the parasympathetic system.
• C)the sympathetic system has relatively longer preganglionic fibers than does the parasympathetic system.
• D)the sympathetic system is less divergent than is the parasympathetic.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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