Once the Body Has Been Prepared to Respond to a Threatening

question 22

Multiple Choice

Once the body has been prepared to respond to a threatening situation,what mechanism calms the body?

• A) Sympathetic nervous system
• B) Parasympathetic nervous system
• C) Somatic nervous system
• D) Peripheral nervous system

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activities of various organs and cells.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight or flee.

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue change or injury in the body, often used in the context of the brain.

Surgical Destruction

The intentional removal or damage of body tissue or organs during surgery for therapeutic purposes.