12 Questions
Which response is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system in the body?
Increased heart rate and sweating
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system during restful periods?
Promote relaxation and recovery
Which situation would activate the sympathetic nervous system according to the text?
Encountering a wild animal
What is the main role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the body?
Promote relaxation and conserve energy
Which part of the brain is not mentioned as a structure involved in the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous systems?
Hippocampus
What is the main purpose of the symphathetic nervous system in preparing the body for action?
Increase heart rate and redirect blood flow to muscles
Match the following with their respective functions:
Sympathetic Nervous System = Prepares the body for action during stressful situations Parasympathetic Nervous System = Promotes relaxation and recovery during restful periods
Match the brain structure with its associated function:
Prefrontal Cortex = Higher-order thinking and decision-making Amygdala = Emotional responses, including fear and pleasure Cerebellum = Coordination of voluntary movements and balance Hippocampus = Memory formation and retrieval
Match the physiological responses with the correct nervous system activation:
Increased heart rate, dilated pupils, redirected blood flow to muscles = Sympathetic Nervous System Slowed heart rate, constricted pupils, stimulated digestion = Parasympathetic Nervous System
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Fight or flight response = Activation of the sympathetic nervous system in stressful situations Rest and digest response = Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system during restful periods
Match each brain structure with its location in the brain:
Pituitary Gland = Located in the brain stem Hypothalamus = Located near the pituitary gland Amygdala = Found within the limbic system Hippocampus = Part of the temporal lobe
Match the nervous system response with its effect on heart rate:
Sympathetic Nervous System activation = Increases heart rate Parasympathetic Nervous System activation = Slows down heart rate
This quiz covers the functions of the sympathetic nervous system, which is activated in response to stress or emergencies, preparing the body for 'fight or flight' response by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and redirecting blood flow to muscles.
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