The Function of the Parasympathetic Nervous System Is _

question 2

Multiple Choice

The function of the parasympathetic nervous system is _ .

• A) coping with emergency situations
• B) preparing for "fight-or-flight"
• C) housekeeping or "resting and digesting"
• D) both coping with emergency situations and preparing for "fight-or-flight"

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Definitions:

Metabolic Changes

Alterations in the body's chemical processes that convert food into energy, which can affect health and bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates various autonomic nervous system functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual desire.

Ventromedial

Referring to a position towards the bottom and middle of a structure or an organ, often used in neuroscience to describe a part of the brain.

Lateral

Pertaining to the side; often used to describe structures that are situated on, toward, or relating to the side of an organ or body.