PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The “fight or flight” response during threatening situations in the role of the:
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sympathetic nervous system
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parasympathetic system
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somatic nervous system
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cerebellum
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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: -Stimulation by the sympathetic system nerves results in an increase of heart rate, as occurs during the “fight-or-flight” response.
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