What is the effect of sympathetic innervation to the lungs?

A. Increased activity of the mucociliary elevator
B. Dilation of bronchioles
C. Contraction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles
D. Constriction of bronchioles
E. Increased diameter of the bronchi


Answer: B

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