Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of the sympathetic nervous system?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system mobilizes the body in stressful situations?
A
Enteric Nervous System
B
Parasympathetic Nervous System
C
Sympathetic Nervous System
D
Central Nervous System
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Understand the role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates involuntary physiological functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal.
Recognize that the ANS is divided into three main divisions: the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system.
Learn that the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, which prepares the body to respond to stressful or emergency situations by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and releasing stored energy.
Contrast this with the parasympathetic nervous system, which is often referred to as the 'rest and digest' system, as it conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.
Identify that the enteric nervous system is primarily involved in the regulation of digestive processes and operates independently of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
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