Asked by Dontazsha Brown on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following responses is NOT part of sympathetic nervous system activation?
A) increased heart rate
B) increased blood pressure
C) increased digestive activity
D) decreased salivary activity
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body’s response to perceived threats, often termed as the "fight or flight" response.
Digestive Activity
The complex process of breaking down food into absorbable components in the digestive system.
Salivary Activity
The production and release of saliva from the salivary glands in the mouth, which aids in digestion and helps maintain oral health.
- Identify the roles and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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