Which statement is true?
A) Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems send nerves to all organs.
B) The sympathetic nervous system that supplies an organ will also provide parasympathetic nerves to it.
C) The sympathetic branch can have either excitatory or inhibitory effects depending on effects from the environment.
D) The sympathetic branch of the autonomic system usually speeds up the activities of the body.
E) The parasympathetic system usually speeds up the activities of the body.

Question

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The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system generally prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses, which typically involves speeding up bodily activities like heart rate and respiration.

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