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The function of mucus in the stomach is to:
Spinal Reflex System
A part of the nervous system responsible for reflex actions, which are automatic and involuntary responses to stimuli, processed through the spinal cord.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.
Calming Reaction
A response that leads to a decrease in physiological or emotional arousal, often as a result of soothing stimuli or reassurance.
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