AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following does not happen when your parasympathetic nervous system activates?
A
digestion slows
B
breathing rate slows
C
pulse slows
D
pupils constrict
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The option that is not a result of parasympathetic stimulation is c. dilation of the pupils.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the stomach and intestines, parasympathetic stimulation of M receptors leads to increased motility and relaxation of sphincters. Stimulation of M receptors also increases gastric secretions to aid in digestion. In the gallbladder, parasympathetic stimulation of M3 receptors stimulates contraction to release bile.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘Dilation of pupil’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Digestive tract: It increases your rate of digestion and diverts energy to help you digest food. It also tells your pancreas to make and release insulin, helping your body break down sugars into a form your cells can use.

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