An Increased Heart Rate and a Decreased Rate of Digestion

question 50

True/False

An increased heart rate and a decreased rate of digestion are two signs of sympathetic activation.

---

Definitions:

Master Gland

A term commonly used to describe the pituitary gland due to its key role in regulating numerous other endocrine glands and their hormone production.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological functions and behavior by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs.

Bloodstream

The network of blood vessels through which blood circulates in the body.