Asked by
Laura Jones
on Dec 28, 2024
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Which of the following individuals is likely to be at the highest level of sympathetic arousal?
A) Melissa, who is daydreaming and staring out the window
B) Keith, who is concentrating on a lecturer and taking careful notes
C) Professor Trong, who is lecturing
D) Bill, who is anticipating an exam he will take within the hour and for which he is unprepared
Sympathetic Arousal
The activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, preparing the body for a "fight or flight" response.
- Ascertain the physiological effects triggered by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the physiological effects triggered by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.