Tasha's Sympathetic Nervous System Is Not Working

question 163

Multiple Choice

Tasha's sympathetic nervous system is not working. Which of the following would be a likely result?

• A)Tasha is experiencing an excess of flight or fight response.
• B)Tasha's digestion will be constantly slowed down.
• C)Tasha's heart will not speed up when she is in an emergency situation.
• D)Tasha will develop health problems from chronic stress.

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Definitions:

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