The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Responsible

question 89

Multiple Choice

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for intense,vigorous,emergency activity is the ____.​

• A)somatic nervous system
• B)​craniosacral nervous system
• C)​sympathetic nervous system
• D)parasympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and motor control, among other functions.

Lithium

Lithium is a chemical element often used in the form of lithium carbonate or lithium citrate as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric state marked by significant mood variations, featuring high episodes of mania or hypomania and low periods of depression.

Anticonvulsants

Medications primarily used to prevent or treat seizures, but also used in the treatment of mood disorders and neuropathic pain.