Cardiovascular effects of the sympathetic division include all of the following except ________.
A) weak dil ation of the blood vessels of skeletal muscles during exercise
B) dilation of the blood vessels serving the skin and digestive viscera
C) constriction of most blood vessels
D) increase of heart rate and force

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The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system causes constriction of most blood vessels, weak dilation of blood vessels of skeletal muscles during exercise, and an increase in heart rate and force. However, it does not cause dilation of the blood vessels serving the skin and digestive viscera.

Cardiovascular Effects of the Sympathetic Division Include All of the Following