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Which Alternative Correctly Arranges Drugs in Order of Increasing Safety

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Which alternative correctly arranges drugs in order of increasing safety ratio


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Sympathetic Nervous System

A component of the autonomic nervous system that readies the body for immediate action during emergencies, known as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, reducing the heart rate and promoting maintenance activities.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Sympathetic Arousal

The activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, preparing the body for a "fight or flight" response.

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