GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which list contains actions caused by the sympathetic nervous system?
A
Heart rate and breathing rate increase
B
Heart rate and breathing rate decrease
C
Muscles move because of decisions you make
D
Running and jogging
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) releases the hormones (catecholamines-epinephrine and norepinephrine) to accelerate the heart rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nervous system The parasympathetic system slows your breathing rate. It causes your bronchial tubes to narrow and the pulmonary blood vessels to widen. The sympathetic system increases your breathing rate. It makes your bronchial tubes widen and the pulmonary blood vessels narrow.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sympathetic stimulation increases heart rate and myocardial contractility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Its effects include increasing your heart rate and breathing ability, improving your eyesight and slowing down processes like digestion.

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