Which of the following are caused by a sympathetic nervous system response? (Select all that apply.)
a. dilated pupils e. increased respiratory rate
b. decreased heart rate f. increased gastric motility
c. increased blood pressure g. decreased gastric secretions
d. bronchial relaxation h. sphincter contraction
A, C, E, G, H
A sympathetic nervous system response includes: pupil dilation, heightened awareness, increased heart rate, increased myocardial contractility, increased blood pressure, increased respiratory rate, increased respiratory depth, bronchial constriction, decreased gastric motility, decreased gastric secretions, increased glycogenolysis, decreased insulin production, sphincter contraction, and decreased urine output.
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