After a Good Meal, Jane Is Relaxing Comfortably as Her

question 183

Multiple Choice

After a good meal, Jane is relaxing comfortably as her food digests, suggesting her _____ nervous system is in control. When she is frightened by a loud noise, Jane's digestion is inhibited and her heartbeat accelerates, suggesting her _____ nervous system is in control.

• A) sympathetic; sympathetic
• B) sympathetic; parasympathetic
• C) parasympathetic; sympathetic
• D) parasympathetic; parasympathetic

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Definitions:

High Confidence

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DRM Paradigm

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