Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the nervous system prepares the body for sudden stress?

Somatic nervous system

Enteric nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

Sympathetic nervous system

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Understand the role of the nervous system in responding to stress. The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS further divides into the autonomic and somatic systems.

Learn about the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. It is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

Recognize the function of the sympathetic nervous system. It is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body to handle sudden stress by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and redirecting blood flow to muscles.

Compare the sympathetic nervous system to the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic system promotes 'rest and digest' activities, which are opposite to the stress response.

Conclude that the sympathetic nervous system is the correct answer because it activates physiological changes to prepare the body for sudden stress, such as increasing energy availability and alertness.