Which of the Following is Not a Function of the Sympathetic

Question

Which of the following is not a function of the sympathetic division?
A) Dilation of eye pupils
B) Increased salivation
C) Increased heart rate
D) Increased respiration
E) Increased alertness

Accepted Answer

Increased salivation is not a function of the sympathetic division; it is a function of the parasympathetic division. The sympathetic division typically prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses, which includes dilating pupils, increasing heart rate, respiration, and alertness, but not increasing salivation.