The Portion of the Nervous System That Is Responsible for Both

question 3

Multiple Choice

The portion of the nervous system that is responsible for both increasing heart rate and increasing movement of the intestines is the ____.

• A) peripheral nervous system
• B) sympathetic nervous system
• C) parasympathetic nervous system
• D) somatic nervous system
• E) interaction between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release, temperature regulation, and appetite control.

Endocrine Glands

Internal organs that produce hormones and release them into the bloodstream.

Natural Killer Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by attacking tumors and virally infected cells.

White Blood Cell

Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.