The nurse explains that the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system work to maintain homeostasis.Which is the first autonomic event?
A) Parasympathetic nervous system dominates
B) Extremely stressful or frightening event
C) Blood pressure,heart rate,and adrenaline output decrease
D) Sympathetic nervous system dominates
E) Heart rate and blood pressure rise,secretion of adrenaline

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The first autonomic event is the occurrence of an extremely stressful or frightening event, which triggers the sympathetic nervous system to respond.

The Nurse Explains That the Two Divisions of the Autonomic