Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs. Which of the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug? A) increased heart rate B) increased blood sugar level C) decreased blood pressure D) sweating E) wheezing

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Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which typically increases heart rate, blood sugar levels, and sweating. They usually cause an increase in blood pressure, not a decrease. Wheezing is not a typical effect of sympathomimetic drugs.

Drugs That Have Effects Similar to Those of Sympathetic Activation