Which of the following statements about the sympathetic nervous system is correct?

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Which of the following statements about the sympathetic nervous system is correct?

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It is responsible for the "rest and digest" response. It decreases heart rate and constricts pupils. It prepares the body for stress and emergency responses. Correct It does not affect blood pressure.

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The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses, increasing heart rate and dilating pupils.

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