PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following bodily functions results from parasympathetic nervous system action?
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increased salivation
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increased perspiration
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increased respiration
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decreased stomach contractions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Digestion: The PSNS stimulates the release of saliva to promote digestion. It also enacts peristalsis, or the movement of the stomach and intestines, to digest food as well as release bile for the body to digest fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -It could be called your “automatic” nervous system, as it’s responsible for many functions that you don’t have to think about to control. This can include control of your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, urination and sweating, among other functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Out of the options provided, only a decrease in heart rate would occur as a result of parasympathetic stimulation. The correct answer is (c) Heart rate decreases.
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