Which of the following would not result from stimulating sympathetic nerves?
A) Dilation of pupils
B) Increased heart rate
C) Increased breakdown of glycogen
D) Increased release of glucose
E) Contraction of the urinary bladder

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Stimulation of sympathetic nerves does not cause contraction of the urinary bladder. Rather, it causes relaxation of the detrusor muscle, which allows the bladder to fill with urine. Contraction of the urinary bladder is controlled by parasympathetic nerves. A, B, C, and D are all effects of sympathetic stimulation.

Which of the Following Would Not Result from Stimulating Sympathetic