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Okpala Esther
on Dec 11, 2024
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Jamaal was driving late at night when he thought a car was following him.He was afraid,so his heart rate sped up and he began breathing faster.When he turned on a side street and the car did not follow him,he was relieved,and his heart rate and breathing slowed to return to normal rates.Which nervous system allowed Jamaal to return to a resting state?
A) somatic
B) sympathetic
C) central
D) parasympathetic
Parasympathetic
Pertains to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate.
Sympathetic
Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that increases alertness, muscle tension, and energy expenditure in response to stress.
Somatic
Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the emotions.
- Gain an understanding of the nervous system's parts and their respective functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the nervous system's parts and their respective functions.