Adrenergic drugs mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following is a response of the sympathetic nervous system?
a. decreased heart rate
b. contraction of the pupils
c. open the airway
d. increased motility and tone of the GI tract
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.
B Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.
C Correct: This is a sympathetic (adrenergic) response.
D Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.
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