Which of the following is a "characteristic" of the sympathetic division

a. Urination

b. Excitement

c. Digestion

d. Defecation

e. Salivation

Excitement

Explanation:

Sympathetic nervous system is a type of autonomic nervous system that acts as an emergency system of the body.

Sympathetic nervous system prepares the body during fight and flight response. The energy is put out in this system and protects the body from the injury. During excitement the heart speeds up, blood pressure increases and more energy is available to the body. Hence, excitement is the characteristic of sympathetic division of nervous system.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).