Which of the following is a sympathetic effect?
A) Constriction of the pupils of the eyes
B) Constriction of the bronchioles in the lungs
C) Contraction of the urinary bladder
D) Increased heart rate
E) Increased gastric secretions

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increasing the heart rate to prepare the body for action. This is in contrast to effects like constriction of pupils, constriction of bronchioles, contraction of the urinary bladder, and increased gastric secretions, which are more aligned with the parasympathetic nervous system's "rest and digest" functions.

Which of the Following Is a Sympathetic Effect