Asked by
Adorae Washington
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal is called the ________ nervous system.
A) central
B) somatic
C) sympathetic
D) parasympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.
Bodily Arousal
A state of physiological activation or readiness, often associated with emotions, stress, or excitement, involving changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
Autonomic Nervous System
The component of the nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions, including respiration, cardiac rhythm, and digestion activities.
- Explain how the body responds to stress and returns to a normal state post-arousal.
Verified Answer
MK
Learning Objectives
- Explain how the body responds to stress and returns to a normal state post-arousal.