Asked by
alejandra urquiza
on Dec 28, 2024Verified
The "fight or flight" response is a direct result of activation of the
A) afferent nervous system.
B) efferent nervous system.
C) sympathetic nervous system.
D) parasympathetic nervous system.
Afferent Nervous System
Part of the peripheral nervous system that carries sensory information from the sensory organs to the brain.
Efferent Nervous System
Part of the nervous system responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system towards muscles to cause movement.
Sympathetic Nervous System
A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body for action in stressful situations.
- Distinguish the physiological outcomes prompted by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the physiological outcomes prompted by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.