Question

Activation of the sympathetic would result in a(n)____ in heart rate and sympathetic activation would result in a (n)______ in activity of the digestive tract?

A) Decrease; increase

B) Increase; decrease

C) Decrease; decrease

D) Increase; increase

Answer 1

Answer

Activation of the sympathetic would result in an increase in heart rate and sympathetic activation would result in a decrease in activity of the digestive tract.

• Sympathetic nervous system works to produce fight or flight responses.
• Hence, sympathetic activation increases heart rate.
• Upon activation of sympathetic syste, gatrointestinal secretions and contractions are inhibited.
• This decreases activity of the digestive tract.

Option B) Increase; decrease