Which of the following statements is true of the effects of sympathetic stimulation on the body?
A. It increases the rate of atrioventricular conduction.
B. It stimulates the urinary bladder to contract.
C. It causes the pupils of the eyes to constrict.
D. It decreases the rate at which the heart contracts and relaxes.
Answer: A
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A) Withdraw the speculum 2 to 3 cm and reinsert at a different angle. B) Push the speculum farther into the vagina 4 to 6 cm and rotate the blades. C) Remove the speculum and obtain a larger speculum. D) Remove the speculum and document that the exam could not be completed.
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