Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System Causes

question 70

Multiple Choice

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system causes

• A) heart rate to increase.
• B) blood pressure to increase.
• C) blood sugar level to rise.
• D) increased perspiration.
• E) All of the above are

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

This region of the brain, situated at the forefront of each cerebral hemisphere, is accountable for voluntary movements, the production of speech, and the oversight of advanced executive tasks.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on either side of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Occipital Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.

Association Areas

Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking.