Sympathetic stimulation of the muscularis externa promotes __________.

a. increased muscular tone and activity
b. muscular inhibition and relaxation
c. muscular contraction and increased excitation
d. increased digestive and gastric motility


Answer: b. muscular inhibition and relaxation

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