18.2.2.5 - Visceral Nervous System
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What is the main function of the visceral nervous system?
💡 Hint: Think of functions that you don’t consciously control.
List the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
💡 Hint: Recall the terms that define stress and relaxation states.
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What is the main role of the visceral nervous system?
💡 Hint: Remember it deals with body functions that are not under conscious control.
True or False: The sympathetic nervous system increases digestive processes.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to your stomach when you're scared.
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Analyze how an increased sympathetic response can affect a person's digestive system.
💡 Hint: What happens to your stomach during stressful situations?
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the effects of stress on heart rate and discuss potential health implications.
💡 Hint: Consider a common stressor and how it affects your heart rate.
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