The sympathetic nervous system is to the parasympathetic nervous system as ________ is to ________.
A) inhibition of digestion;acceleration of digestion
B) decreasing heart rate;increasing heart rate
C) decreasing blood sugar;increasing blood sugar
D) contraction of pupils;dilation of pupils

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes inhibiting digestion, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest," which includes accelerating digestion. Therefore, the correct choice is A.

The Sympathetic Nervous System Is to the Parasympathetic Nervous System