Question

All EXCEPT which of the following would occur when the sympathetic division is activated? All EXCEPT which of the following would occur when the sympathetic division is activated? Reduced digestive and urinary functions Decreased metabolic rate Heightened mental alertness Elevated heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is "Decreased metabolic rate".

Explanation:

The sympathetic division is the part of the autonomic nervous system that deals with the coined "fight or flight" response when facing with a stressful situation. Is not true that when the sympathetic division is activated the metabolic rate decreases, actually, the effect is the opposite. The sympathetic division influences key processes such as glucose and lipid metabolism as well as daily energy expenditure, particularly, it influences the resting metabolic rate (RMR).