Actions for which the sympathetic division of the ANS is responsible include
A)constriction of the pupils of the eyes.
B)acceleration of heart rate and increase in strength of cardiac contractions.
C)constriction of respiratory passages.
D)increase in digestive activity and the rate of urine formation at the kidneys.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The sympathetic division of the ANS is responsible for accelerating heart rate and increasing the strength of cardiac contractions. This response is often called the "fight or flight" response, as it prepares the body to react quickly to danger or stress.

Actions for Which the Sympathetic Division of the ANS Is