The sympathetic nervous system primarily serves to protect an individual by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decreasing mucous production
B) Increasing blood sugar levels
C) Increasing body temperature
D) Decreasing sweat excretion
E) Increasing blood pressure

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In general,sympathetic stimulation promotes responses that are concerned with the protection of the individual,which include increasing blood sugar levels,temperature,and blood pressure.The remaining options are not protective measures resulting from initiatives made by the sympathetic nervous system.

The Sympathetic Nervous System Primarily Serves to Protect an Individual