The Autonomic Nervous System
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Jennifer Parks
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The Autonomic Nervous System
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Multiple Choice
The SYMPATHETIC division of the autonomic nervous system
arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations.
calms the body, conserving its energy.
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Multiple Choice
The PARASYMPATHETIC division of the autonomic nervous system
arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations.
calms the body, conserving its energy.
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Sympathetic - Stress, Scared
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Parasympathetic - Peace
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Multiple Select
Which of these are part of the SYMPATHETIC nervous response?
acceleration of heart rate
stimulation of digestion
release of glucose
dilation of pupils
constriction of bronchioles (airways in the lungs)
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Can you intentionally activate
your parasympathetic nervous system
to relax/calm yourself?
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Touch your lips
because parasympathetic nerves are spread throughout your lips, so this stimulates the parasympathetic response.
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Do a minute of deep breathing:
when you inhale, fill your lungs fully, hold for a couple seconds, and then
exhale in a relaxed way.
Deep-breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which controls the parasympathetic response.
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Splash cold water
or put an ice pack
on your face.
Cold exposure has also been shown to activate the vagus nerve.
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