Asked by Adrian Alvarez on Jun 20, 2024

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Most organs that are innervated by the sympathetic system

A) are primarily involved in digestion.
B) are typically accompanied by an awareness of their function.
C) are also innervated by the parasympathetic branch.
D) are not innervated by the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system.
E) are under the control of the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system.

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response after a state of arousal.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and is often associated with the fight-or-flight response.

Innervated

Supplied with nerves; often refers to how certain body parts receive nerve signals from the brain or spinal cord.

  • Grasp the functional innervation of organs by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
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queen and bubbaJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Most organs in the body are innervated by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system, allowing for a balance of functions such as "fight or flight" responses and "rest and digest" activities.