Asked by Usman Kazmi on Sep 28, 2024

Karlette took some new medication for her hay fever.The medication made her heart race,and she became agitated and jittery.Which division of the nervous system has been activated by the medication

A)  peripheral 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  sympathetic

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that typically increases bodily readiness for action in response to stress.

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something, often considered less important than the core.

Parasympathetic

Referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

  • Learn about the duties and processes of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the body's responsiveness to varying situations.