Which of the following is a symptom of sympathetic nervous system activation?

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Which of the following is a symptom of sympathetic nervous system activation?

When the sympathetic nervous system activates, the body readies itself for action, and the eyes are part of that readiness. Pupil dilation occurs to let in more light and survey the environment, and the lens’ focusing shifts in a way that can make vision feel less clear, especially for near tasks. This combination often manifests as visual difficulty. Dizziness and hearing difficulties aren’t typical direct effects of immediate sympathetic arousal, so the best match among the options is visual difficulty.

When the sympathetic nervous system activates, the body readies itself for action, and the eyes are part of that readiness. Pupil dilation occurs to let in more light and survey the environment, and the lens’ focusing shifts in a way that can make vision feel less clear, especially for near tasks. This combination often manifests as visual difficulty. Dizziness and hearing difficulties aren’t typical direct effects of immediate sympathetic arousal, so the best match among the options is visual difficulty.

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