The Sympathetic Nervous System

Question

The sympathetic nervous system:
A)has no effect on digestive processes.
B)is the primary regulator of digestive processes.
C)stimulates digestive processes.
D)inhibits digestive processes.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body for action. This includes inhibiting nonessential processes like digestion, as the body needs to direct its resources towards other activities like running or fighting.