The Intestines Are Innervated by Both the Sympathetic and the Parasympathetic

question 23

Multiple Choice

The intestines are innervated by both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. During a meal, the ________ division activates digestion and slows heart rate. During exercise, the ________ division slows digestion and increases heart rate.

• A)parasympathetic; sympathetic
• B)sympathetic; parasympathetic
• C)parasympathetic; parasympathetic
• D)sympathetic; sympathetic

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