18.2.2.4.1 - Sympathetic Neural System
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What does the sympathetic neural system prepare the body for?
💡 Hint: Think about situations that involve danger.
Name one neurotransmitter associated with the sympathetic system.
💡 Hint: Consider which chemicals are involved in the body's stress response.
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What is the primary neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic neural system?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during stress and what chemicals are involved.
True or False: The sympathetic system is primarily responsible for relaxation and rest.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of stress.
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Explain the interaction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in maintaining homeostasis.
💡 Hint: Consider how each system responds during different activities.
Describe a real-life situation where you would experience sympathetic activation and explain your bodily changes.
💡 Hint: Think about activities that create stress or require immediate action.
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