NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Question
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The autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the “fight or flight” response by:
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heightening the senses
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increasing heart rate and blood pressure
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decreasing the pain sensation
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increasing blood supply to the kidneys
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heart rate is controlled by the activity of the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems increase and suppress heart rate, respectively.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sympathetic nervous system directs the body’s rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations. A flash flood of hormones boosts the body’s alertness and heart rate, sending extra blood to the muscles.
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