What effects for both the sympathetic nervous system have on skeletal muscles cardiac muscle and the muscle surrounding the digestive tract?

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2026-03-23 06:05

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The sympathetic nervous system stimulates skeletal muscles by increasing blood flow and energy availability, enhancing physical performance during "fight or flight" situations. For cardiac muscle, it increases heart rate and contractility, improving blood circulation to vital organs. In contrast, it inhibits the muscle surrounding the digestive tract, reducing digestive activity and blood flow to the gastrointestinal system, allowing the body to prioritize more critical functions during stress.

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