Which of the following statements is true?

A. Increased parasympathetic activity is consistent with increased physical activity.
B. Structures receiving both dual autonomic innervation are regulated equally by both divisions.
C. There is dual innervation of all organs.
D. The sympathetic division diverges more than the parasympathetic division.
E. One division of the ANS is always stimulatory, and the other is always inhibitory.


Answer: D

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