When we eat a meal and then suddenly get up and run, there is a challenge between the two parts of the autonomic nervous system. Since only one can be active at a time, one system slows down the other. Which system dominates and why?

A. Sympathetic, because getting to safety is of top importance
B. Parasympathetic, because getting to safety is of top importance
C. Sympathetic, because completing digestion is of top importance
D. Parasympathetic, because completing digestion is of top importance


Answer: A

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