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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
- Central nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?
- Adrenal medulla
- Adrenal cortex
- Hypothalamus gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?
Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is more precise in regulating heart rate?
Which part of the nervous system is more precise in regulating heart rate?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which part of the nervous system is more variable in regulating heart rate?
Which part of the nervous system is more variable in regulating heart rate?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
Which part of the nervous system helps in maintaining thermal balance by increasing skin blood flow to dissipate heat?
Which part of the nervous system helps in maintaining thermal balance by increasing skin blood flow to dissipate heat?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?
Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?
What happens to cardiovascular functioning with increasing exercise intensity?
What happens to cardiovascular functioning with increasing exercise intensity?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the neuroendocrine system?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the neuroendocrine system?
What is the effect of increasing sympathetic nervous system activity on skin blood flow?
What is the effect of increasing sympathetic nervous system activity on skin blood flow?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ that secretes many hormones?
Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ that secretes many hormones?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which hormone is primarily released by the adrenal medulla during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which hormone is primarily released by the adrenal medulla during the 'fight or flight' response?
What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?
What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?
What is the primary metabolic effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
What is the primary metabolic effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
Which system responds to increasing exercise intensity by increasing sympathetic nervous system activity?
Which system responds to increasing exercise intensity by increasing sympathetic nervous system activity?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to exercise?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to exercise?
What is the primary effect of parasympathetic nervous system activity on heart rate variability?
What is the primary effect of parasympathetic nervous system activity on heart rate variability?
Which process is primarily stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system to help dissipate heat during exercise?
Which process is primarily stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system to help dissipate heat during exercise?
What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?
What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?
Which system is involved in the neurohormonal regulation of free fatty acids and carbohydrates during exercise?
Which system is involved in the neurohormonal regulation of free fatty acids and carbohydrates during exercise?
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