AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would be caused by the sympathetic nervous system?
A
heart rate slowing down
B
skin becoming dry
C
digestion being inhibited
D
salivation increasing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sympathetic nervous system moves blood away to other organs, interferes with the regular contractions of the muscles along the digestive tract and decreases secretions needed for proper digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -It could be called your “automatic” nervous system, as it is responsible for many functions that you don’t have to think about to control. This can include control of your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, urination and sweating, among other functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Enteric Nervous System, which is referred to by scientists as our “second brain, ” is a largely independent system that lies in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and controls many digestive functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -It can affect blood pressure, temperature control, digestion, bladder function and even sexual function. The nerve damage affects the messages sent between the brain and other organs and areas of the autonomic nervous system. These areas include the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands.

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