Increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system leads to ________.
A) decreased heart rate
B) increased secretion by the pancreas
C) increased secretion by the gallbladder
D) increased contractions of the stomach
E) relaxation of the airways in the lungs

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Increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the body's "fight or flight" response, leads to relaxation of the airways in the lungs to allow more air flow, facilitating increased oxygen intake to meet the body's heightened demand during stress or physical activity.

Increased Activity in the Sympathetic Nervous System Leads to ________