The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system dominates during:
A)stressful situations, and increases heart rate
B)non-stressful situations, and causes the liver to change glycogen to glucose
C)stressful situations, and dilates the bronchioles
D)non-stressful situations, and increases peristalsis

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest-and-digest response during non-stressful situations. This includes increasing peristalsis, which helps with digestion and moving food through the gastrointestinal tract. Choice A is incorrect as the sympathetic division is responsible for the fight-or-flight response during stressful situations, which increases heart rate. Choice B is incorrect as the liver converting glycogen to glucose is part of the body's response to low blood sugar levels, which is not necessarily related to whether the situation is stressful or not. Choice C is incorrect as the sympathetic division is responsible for bronchodilation during stressful situations.

The Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Dominates During