Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Which description is not consistent with the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
A
Increases heart rate and blood pressure
B
Dilates pupils and airways
C
Activates fight-or-flight response
D
Promotes digestion and energy storage
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Understand the role of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which is primarily responsible for the body's 'fight-or-flight' response.
Recognize that the sympathetic division typically increases heart rate and blood pressure, dilates pupils and airways, and prepares the body for rapid action.
Identify that the sympathetic division is not involved in promoting digestion and energy storage, as these functions are typically associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS.
Compare the given descriptions with the known functions of the sympathetic division to determine which one does not align.
Conclude that 'Promotes digestion and energy storage' is inconsistent with the sympathetic division, as these are functions of the parasympathetic division.
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