The parasympathetic nervous system decreases all of the following EXCEPT
A)heart rate
B)respiratory rate
C)digestion
D)pupil size
E)air pathway diameter

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" functions of the body. It decreases heart rate, respiratory rate, pupil size, and air pathway diameter to conserve energy, but it increases digestion to process food and absorb nutrients.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System Decreases All of the Following EXCEPT