Which of the following physical functions is not inspired by arousal of the sympathetic nervous system?
A) the stimulation of sexual arousal
B) the relaxing of the urinary bladder
C) the inhibition of digestive activity
D) the dilation of the pupils in the eyes

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which includes increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and inhibiting digestive activity, but it does not stimulate sexual arousal; that is more complex and involves both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Which of the Following Physical Functions Is Not Inspired by Arousal