AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Body functions stimulated by the ____ Nervous System include salivation, urination, digestion, and slowing heart beat.
A
sympthetic
B
parasympathetic
C
central
D
somatic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This can include control of your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, urination and sweating, among other functions. The parasympathetic part of your autonomic nervous system balances your sympathetic nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates an increase in alimentary glandular secretion. The glossopharyngeal and vagus parasympathetic nerves innervate glands of the upper tract; these include the salivary glands, esophageal glands, gastric glands, pancreas, and Brunner’s glands in the duodenum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) releases the hormone acetylcholine to slow the heart rate. Such factors as stress, caffeine, and excitement may temporarily accelerate your heart rate, while meditating or taking slow, deep breaths may help to slow your heart rate.

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