Question

Which of the following actions is not considered a sympathetic effect?

1) Simulation of the secretion of epinephrine
2) Inhibition of digestion
3) Increased heart rate
4) Increased blood pressure
5) Constriction of lung passages

Answer 1

The action that is not considered a sympathetic effect is inhibition of digestion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sympathetic fight-or-flight response is characterized by a series of physiological changes that prepare the body for action in response to danger or stress. The action that is not considered a sympathetic effect is constriction of lung passages.

The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for a 'fight or flight' response in the face of perceived threat, which involves increasing the body's ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to key organs. These changes are controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. Out of the options provided, the action that is not considered a sympathetic effect is inhibition of digestion. The sympathetic response actually inhibits digestion to prioritize the flow of blood and energy to other areas of the body that are involved in the fight-or-flight response.