Which of the following is a consequence of sympathetic nervous system activity?
A) increased heart rate
B) increased digestion
C) increased salivation
D) decreased blood pressure

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body, which includes an increased heart rate to prepare the body for physical activity. Increased digestion and salivation are controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system, which has opposite effects to the sympathetic system. Decreased blood pressure is not a consequence of sympathetic activity but rather parasympathetic activity.

Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Sympathetic Nervous