In an emergency, the autonomic nervous system is responsible for producing all of the following effects EXCEPT that of

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The autonomic nervous system directly signals the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine and norepinephrine (A), stimulates the release of sugar from the liver into the blood (B), and can cause the spleen to release more red blood cells (D) in response to stress or emergency. However, it does not directly stimulate the thyroid to make more energy available to the body (C); this process is more complex and involves hormonal regulation rather than direct autonomic nervous system action.

In an Emergency, the Autonomic Nervous System Is Responsible for Producing