A person who had her adrenergic receptors activated would experience
1. fight-or-flight effects.
2. rest-and-digest effects.
3. increased blood volume.
4. bronchial constriction.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Adrenergic receptors are found within the sympathetic nervous system. Sympathetic nervous system activation produces the fight-or-flight response.
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