The Sympathetic Nervous System

question 51

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic nervous system

• A) keeps rage and death instincts under control.
• B) only operates during times of low stress.
• C) permits people to react with empathy to tragic situations.
• D) prepares the body to cope with a dangerous situation.
• E) relaxes the body and helps digestion.

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Definitions:

Chronic Physiological Arousal

A condition of sustained heightened bodily response to stress or stimuli, leading to potential negative health impacts over time.

Allostatic Load

Physiological condition resulting from chronic arousal of the fight-or-flight response to stress.

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.