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True or false? Most visceral organs are served by either the parasympathetic division OR the sympathetic...

True or false? Most visceral organs are served by either the parasympathetic division OR the sympathetic division, but not both.

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Answer : False

Explanation : Almost all visceral organs are served by both divisions that is  parasympathetic division OR the sympathetic division and but they cause opposite effects on each other that's why this is also called Dual innervation.

Role of the Sympathetic Division mainly responsible for the "fight-or-flight" system while parasympathetic system Promotes maintenance activities and conserves body energy.
sympathetic increases heart activity while

Example : parasympathetic division decreases heart activity. Thanks dear student

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