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what is the function of the sympathetic nervous system
regulates digestion and metabolism
controls voluntary muscle movements
prepare the body for stressful situations.
maintains homeostasis during rest
The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system, activated in "fight-or-flight" scenarios to ready the body for stress. The other options describe functions of other systems: digestion/metabolism and rest homeostasis are parasympathetic roles, voluntary movement is controlled by the somatic nervous system.
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prepare the body for stressful situations.