Asked by Jordan Blevins on May 11, 2024
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In comparison to sympathetic system innervation, which relies on hormonal transmission, the parasympathetic system operates much more quickly.
Sympathetic System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for action.
Parasympathetic System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.
Hormonal Transmission
The process by which hormones are released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and then travel to target organs or tissues to exert their effects.
- Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their speeds of action.
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Julia BotoglouMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The statement is incorrect. The parasympathetic system relies on neurotransmitter transmission, not hormonal transmission. However, compared to the sympathetic system, the parasympathetic system operates more slowly.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their speeds of action.