Asked by Tianah Roker-Moses on Sep 29, 2024
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As Trevor's heart rate is coming back down after the dog bite,he is feeling less fear.Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the physiological changes associated with calming back down
A) peripheral
B) sympathetic
C) somatic
D) parasympathetic
Parasympathetic
Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic system.
Sympathetic
Relating to the sympathy, characterized by feelings of compassion or commiseration towards others.
Peripheral
Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; not central.
- Explain the varied functions and consequences of distinct parts of the brain and nervous system in dealing with stimuli.
Verified Answer
JL
jlynn lucasabout 4 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The parasympathetic division of the nervous system is responsible for calming the body down after an activation of the sympathetic division (responsible for the fight or flight response). In this scenario, we see that Trevor's heart rate is slowing down after the dog bite, indicating that the parasympathetic division is at work.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the varied functions and consequences of distinct parts of the brain and nervous system in dealing with stimuli.