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Which Statement About the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems Is

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Which statement about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is FALSE?


A) The two systems are connected to different glands and organs, thus explaining their dissimilar effects.
B) The sympathetic nervous system is called our "fight-or-flight" system because it prepares us for action in an emergency situation.
C) The parasympathetic nervous system is called our "rest-and-digest" system because it returns the body to its normal resting state after arousal.
D) Both systems are part of the peripheral nervous system.

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