Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes:

A) sweating.
B) bradycardia.
C) vasodilation.
D) warm, moist skin.


Ans: A) sweating.

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Which of the following is not a symptom of gonorrhea in men?

A) burning, itching, or pain on urination B) inflammation with a greenish-yellow discharge from the penis C) sore throat with gland involvement D) discharge from the anus

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