The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during:
A)stressful situations, and dilates the bronchioles
B)non-stressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
C)stressful situations, and increases blood flow to the skin
D)non-stressful situations, and increases the blood glucose level

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response during stressful situations, which includes dilation of the bronchioles to increase oxygen intake. It also increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and diverts blood flow to vital organs. It does not typically increase blood flow to the skin or blood glucose levels during stress, which are functions of the parasympathetic and endocrine systems, respectively.

The Sympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Dominates During