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lbcchick · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

All of the following are functions of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system EXCEPT ________.

A) increase peristalsis in the GI tract
B) cause the secretion of saliva
C) constricting smooth muscles around arteries to raise blood pressure for exercise
D) preparing the body for sexual activity

Question 2

Bile is stored and released from the gallbladder to digest fats.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Leostella20 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) This is one of the rest-and-digest activities of the parasympathetic division.
B) This is one of the rest-and-digest activities of the parasympathetic division.
C) Correct This is the function of the sympathetic division of the nervous system.
D) This is one of the rest-and-digest activities of the parasympathetic division.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE