GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ nervous system mobilizes the body when one needs to exert energy.
A
somatic
B
central
C
sympathetic
D
parasympathetic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your sympathetic nervous system is best known for its role in responding to dangerous or stressful situations. In these situations, your sympathetic nervous system activates to speed up your heart rate, deliver more blood to areas of your body that need more oxygen or other responses to help your get out of danger.

Detailed explanation-2: -The SNS governs the “fight or flight” response while the PNS controls the “rest and digest” response. Fibers from the SNS innervate tissues in almost every organ system and provide physiological regulation over diverse body processes including pupil diameter, gut motility (movement), and urinary output.

Detailed explanation-3: -If, for example, you are facing a threat and need to flee, the sympathetic system will quickly mobilize your body to take action.

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