Asked by Byron Sherwin on Jun 13, 2024
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A person with a fear of heights drives across a high bridge. 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
Autonomic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and breathing.
Fear of Heights
Also known as acrophobia, it is an anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme fear of high places.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to perceived threats, activating the fight or flight response.
- Grasp the biological responses to stress and their regulation.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the biological responses to stress and their regulation.
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