The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is activated during all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) severe pain.
B) fear.
C) exercise.
D) digesting food.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body for physical activity and stress. Digesting food does not require the body to be in an alert and active state, so it is not typically associated with sympathetic activation. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The Sympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Is Activated