Sympathetic nerves
A)provoke feelings of sympathy.
B)allow us to relax,rest,and recover.
C)are bundles of postganglionic fibers that innervate organs within the thoracic cavity.
D)control swallowing.
E)stimulate gastric secretion.

Question

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Sympathetic nerves are part of the autonomic nervous system and mainly control the fight or flight response. They are bundles of postganglionic fibers that innervate organs within the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

Answer: E
 Sympathetic nerves stimulate gastric secretion by activating the sympathetic ganglia, which can increase the release of gastric acid and enzymes. This can happen during the fight or flight response, when digestion is not a priority and the body needs energy to respond to perceived danger.

Sympathetic Nerves