The sympathetic nervous system
A) is a division of the parasympathetic nervous system.
B) mobilizes the body's resources in stressful situations.
C) is activated at an elevated rate in the exhaustion stage.
D) has the characteristics given in all these descriptions.

Question

The sympathetic nervous system​
A) ​is a division of the parasympathetic nervous system.
B) ​mobilizes the body's resources in stressful situations.
C) ​is activated at an elevated rate in the exhaustion stage.
D) ​has the characteristics given in all these descriptions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response, which mobilizes the body's resources in stressful situations. This response includes increased heart rate, increased respiration, and decreased digestion to prepare the body for action. It is not a division of the parasympathetic nervous system and is not specifically activated at an elevated rate during the exhaustion stage. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Sympathetic Nervous System​

The Sympathetic Nervous System