The Sympathetic Division of the ANS Does All of the Following

Question

The sympathetic division of the ANS does all of the following EXCEPT
A)speeds up digestion so glucose is available to skeletal muscles
B)conducts impulses through the trunk ganglia
C)speeds up heart rate
D)speeds up respiratory rate
E)uses epinephrine as a signaling molecule

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes speeding up the heart rate, increasing respiratory rate, and using epinephrine as a signaling molecule. However, it slows down digestion rather than speeding it up, as the body prioritizes other functions that are more immediately necessary for responding to stress or danger.