Sympathetic Innervation of the Digestive System ________

Question

Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system ________.
A) promotes gastric activity
B) inhibits gastric activity
C) stimulates digestive gland secretions
D) stimulates peristalsis
E) relaxes sphincters along digestive tract

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system generally inhibits gastric activity, slowing down digestion and reducing blood flow to the digestive organs. This is part of the "fight or flight" response, where the body prioritizes resources towards muscles and away from digestion.