Asked by Rachel White on Jun 08, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of parasympathetic action?
A) Increased tear production
B) Increased motility of the intestines
C) Increased metabolism
D) Increased gastric secretion
Parasympathetic Action
Activities associated with the branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.
Increased Metabolism
An elevation in the rate at which the body converts food and drink into energy, involving biochemical processes that maintain life within the cells.
- Perceive the physiological effects and oversight of autonomic reflexes, the classification of the ANS through different physiological conditions, and how various substances impact these systems.
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Hilal GökselJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, which include increasing tear production, motility of the intestines, and gastric secretion. It does not directly increase metabolism; that is more associated with the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" response.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the physiological effects and oversight of autonomic reflexes, the classification of the ANS through different physiological conditions, and how various substances impact these systems.