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Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for emergency situations?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for emergency situations?
Which action is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which action is NOT associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on blood pressure?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on blood pressure?
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Which of the following is a shared characteristic of both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
Which of the following is a shared characteristic of both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
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What physiological response is primarily controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system?
What physiological response is primarily controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which of the following is a specific effect of the sympathetic nervous system on blood vessels?
Which of the following is a specific effect of the sympathetic nervous system on blood vessels?
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Which system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response?
Which system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response?
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What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play in the bladder?
What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play in the bladder?
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Which response is NOT characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which response is NOT characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the sympathetic nervous system response?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the sympathetic nervous system response?
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What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for maintaining a 'rest and digest' state?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for maintaining a 'rest and digest' state?
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"The two systems work antagonistically to each other" implies that:
"The two systems work antagonistically to each other" implies that:
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Which physiological effect is unique to the sympathetic nervous system?
Which physiological effect is unique to the sympathetic nervous system?
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If the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, what would you expect to happen to the pupil size?
If the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, what would you expect to happen to the pupil size?
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Which of the following is an effect of the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure?
Which of the following is an effect of the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure?
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What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on peristalsis?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on peristalsis?
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In which situation would you expect the sympathetic nervous system to be more active?
In which situation would you expect the sympathetic nervous system to be more active?
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Which system is primarily responsible for causing vasodilation?
Which system is primarily responsible for causing vasodilation?
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What role does adrenaline play in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system?
What role does adrenaline play in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
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