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WAEC Biology 2025 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The sympathetic nervous system causes

  • A. Constriction of the arteriesCorrect
  • B. Heartbeat to slow down
  • C. Increase in the secretion of saliva
  • D. Contraction of the bladder

Explanation

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response, which prepares the body to react to stress or danger. One of its effects is vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels).

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