The ____________________ Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Increases Digestive

question 161

Short Answer

The ____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system increases digestive secretions.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates arousal and consciousness.

Smelling Salts

A chemical compound that releases ammonia gas, used to revive someone from fainting or refresh their senses.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment, such as touch, temperature, or light.

Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to improve survival and reproduction.