What effect does the increased activity of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system have on the heart, GI tract, and sweat glands? Under what circumstance will sympathetic activity increase and what are the advantages of these responses?
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Effect on the heart: The increased activity of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system increases the heart rate and the force of contraction. This results in an increased cardiac output. Show more…
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