Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system

A. relaxes GI sphincters.
B. stimulates GI gland secretions.
C. promotes digestive activity.
D. vasoconstricts blood vessels to the GI tract.
E. stimulates peristalsis.


Answer: D

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