MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nervous system regulates activities while the body is at rest?
A
Parasympathetic Nervous System
B
Parasynthetic Nervous System
C
Central Nervous System
D
Sympathetic Nervous System
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While your sympathetic nervous system controls your body’s “fight or flight” response, your parasympathetic nervous system helps to control your body’s response during times of rest.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems have opposite roles. While your sympathetic nervous system carries signals that put your body’s systems on alert, your parasympathetic carries signals that relax those systems. The two systems work together to keep your body in balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our SNS and PSNS are constantly active, but there are certain times when it is vital that one or the other dominates.

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