Asked by Abdulaziz Bin Dharman on Jul 13, 2024
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Your sympathetic nervous system has just been activated. What are you most likely to do?
A) fall asleep
B) breathe harder and perspire
C) slow your breathing and heart rate
D) increase your salivation and digestion rate
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in threats.
Perspire
The process of sweating, or secretion of fluids by the sweat glands of the skin, often in response to heat or stress as a means of cooling the body.
- Understand the physiological responses associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their roles in fight or flight responses.
Verified Answer
FQ
Faizan QureshiJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system is associated with the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body for intense physical activity. This response includes increased breathing and perspiration to provide more oxygen to the muscles and cool the body during exertion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiological responses associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their roles in fight or flight responses.
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