Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Sympathetic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

• A) Prepares the body for stress
• B) Increases activity in the digestive tract
• C) Increases blood flow to skeletal muscle
• D) Increases heart rate

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