Regarding the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Its effects include muscular relaxation and decreased heart rate.
B)It is slower to respond than the sympathetic branch.
C)It acts to reverse emotional arousal after emergency situations.
D)Its effects include a dry mouth, pupil dilation, and a slowing down of the digestion system.

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The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, which include stimulating saliva production (opposite of causing a dry mouth), constricting the pupils (opposite of pupil dilation), and enhancing digestion (opposite of slowing down the digestion system).

Regarding the Parasympathetic Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System, Which