Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship of the Parasympathetic

question 275

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship of the parasympathetic to the sympathetic nervous system?

• A)The parasympathetic system enhances the sympathetic response.
• B)The parasympathetic system acts independently of the sympathetic system.
• C)The parasympathetic system reverses the responses stimulated by the sympathetic system.
• D)The parasympathetic system completely inhibits the sympathetic system.

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