________ Occurs When the Parasympathetic Nervous System Is Activated

question 382

Multiple Choice

________ occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.

• A) Acceleration of the heartbeat
• B) Constriction of the pupils
• C) Relaxation of the bladder wall
• D) Increased epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion

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Definitions:

Antihypertensive Drug

Medications used to lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications related to hypertension.

Supine Position

A body position where the person lies flat on their back with the face up, commonly used in medical examinations or surgical procedures.

Auscultatory Gap

A temporary disappearance of sounds heard when measuring blood pressure, typically occurring between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.