Asked by Abbey Jarman on Jul 25, 2024
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A person runs from a crowded nightclub after a pyrotechnics show causes the building to catch fire. Which division of the autonomic nervous system will be stimulated in response to this experience?
A) Limbic system
B) Peripheral nervous system
C) Sympathetic nervous system
D) Parasympathetic nervous system
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes the body's fight-or-flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate among other functions.
Autonomic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.
- Illustrate the physiological responses to acute stress, trauma, and prolonged stress.
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Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the physiological responses to acute stress, trauma, and prolonged stress.
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