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Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answer Rest and digest

Concept:

  • Nervous system: The brain, the spinal cord and the nerves together composes the nervous system.
  • There are many subdivisions under the nervous system which help us to understand and study each part of the system better.
  • The nervous system is responsible for the relay of information from the brain to the affector organs.

Explanation:

  • The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the involuntary functions of our body
  • Digestion, respiration, sexual arousal, maintenance of heart rate and the blood pressure all are the functions of the ANS.
  • The sympathetic nervous systems is a further subdivision of the ANS which is responsible for the fight or flight response.
  • An elevated heartbeat and a high blood pressure are caused by sympathetic nervous systems.
  • The PNS helps the body to again restore the calm state once the stimuli has gone.
  • Resting and digestion are not regulated by the sympathetic nervous system.

Additional Information

  • Increase heart rate: It is a part of the " Fight or Flight' response.
  • Increase blood pressure: It is a part of the " Fight or Flight' response.
  • Fight or flight: This is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system, wherein the body prepares itself to face a threatening situation.

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