Which Statement About the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is FALSE?

• A) The two systems are connected to different glands and organs, thus explaining their dissimilar effects.
• B) The sympathetic nervous system is called our "fight-or-flight" system because it prepares us for action in an emergency situation.
• C) The parasympathetic nervous system is called our "rest-and-digest" system because it returns the body to its normal resting state after arousal.
• D) Both systems are part of the peripheral nervous system.

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