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What is the effect of sympathetic discharge on the pupil?
What is the effect of sympathetic discharge on the pupil?
- Rapid fluctuation between dilation and constriction
- Dilation (mydriasis) (correct)
- No effect
- Constriction (miosis)
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system on salivary secretion?
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system on salivary secretion?
- Causes rapid fluctuations in salivary secretion
- No effect on salivary secretion
- Decrease salivary secretion (correct)
- Increase salivary secretion
What effect does sympathetic discharge have on arterial blood pressure (ABP)?
What effect does sympathetic discharge have on arterial blood pressure (ABP)?
- Decreases ABP
- Causes rapid fluctuations in ABP
- Increases ABP (correct)
- No effect on ABP
What happens to tear secretion when sympathetic discharge occurs?
What happens to tear secretion when sympathetic discharge occurs?
What is the impact of sympathetic discharge on cerebral blood flow?
What is the impact of sympathetic discharge on cerebral blood flow?