The Sympathetic Nervous System Primarily Serves to Protect an Individual

question 14

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic nervous system primarily serves to protect an individual by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Decreasing mucous production
• B) Increasing blood sugar levels
• C) Increasing body temperature
• D) Decreasing sweat excretion
• E) Increasing blood pressure

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Definitions:

Psychological Demands

The mental effort required to complete tasks or fulfill roles, often involving intellectual ability, emotional effort, and coping with stress.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Stress Reactions

Physical, mental, or emotional responses to perceived threats, challenges, or harmful events.

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to make it meaningful.