Which Nervous System Branch Has Been Activated When Sugar Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which nervous system branch has been activated when sugar is released into the bloodstream for quick energy, the heart beats faster to supply blood to the muscles, digestion is temporarily slowed, and blood flow in the skin is restricted to reduce bleeding?

• A) somatic
• B) limbic
• C) parasympathetic
• D) sympathetic

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Definitions:

Controlled Processing

The carrying out of a cognitive task with a deliberate allocation of cognitive resources. Typically, controlled processing occurs on difficult and/or unfamiliar tasks requiring attention and is under conscious control.

Routine Tasks

Repetitive and predictable activities that require minimal cognitive effort to complete.

Right Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain associated with processing visual information and spatial orientation.