Describe How the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems Respond During

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Essay

Describe how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems respond during and after a stressful episode. Be sure to listsome of the symptoms associated with each system.

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Definitions:

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the collapse of part or all of a lung, leading to decreased gas exchange and potentially breathing difficulties.

Decreased Cardiac Output

A condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is less than optimal, affecting the body's ability to meet its need for oxygen and nutrients.

Tension Pneumothorax

A life-threatening condition where air enters the space around the lungs, leading to lung collapse.

Mechanical Ventilation

A method of assisting or replacing spontaneous breathing by using a machine called a ventilator.