If the Activity Level of the Sympathetic Nervous System Increases

question 83

Multiple Choice

If the activity level of the sympathetic nervous system increases, the level of activity in the parasympathetic nervous system​

• A) ​decreases.
• B) ​increases.
• C) ​doubles.
• D) ​remains constant.

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