Which condition is characterized by cyanosis and pain in the fingers due to extreme vasoconstriction in the digits resulting from excessive sympathetic stimulation?

A. Horner syndrome
B. Raynaud disease
C. Orthostatic hypertension
D. Addison disease
E. Mass reflex reaction


B. Raynaud disease

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