Imagine you are resting comfortably on a sofa after dinner. This could be described as a state with
A) increased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.
B) decreased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.
C) decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and increased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems.
D) increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and decreased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems.
E) increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, decreased activity in the parasympathetic nervous system, and increased activity in the enteric nervous system.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Resting comfortably, especially after eating, typically involves decreased sympathetic nervous system activity (which is associated with "fight or flight" responses) and increased parasympathetic nervous system activity (which is associated with "rest and digest" responses). The enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal system, would also be more active to manage digestion.

Imagine You Are Resting Comfortably on a Sofa After Dinner