Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

A) The parasympathetic branch slows down the heart rate.
B) The sympathetic branch dilates airways.
C) The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion.
D) The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure.


C) The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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