3.3.3 - Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
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What does the Autonomic Nervous System control?
💡 Hint: Think about actions we don't consciously control.
Identify one function of the sympathetic nervous system.
💡 Hint: What do you think happens when you're scared?
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What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
💡 Hint: Think about functions we do not consciously think about.
The sympathetic nervous system is primarily involved in?
💡 Hint: Recall how your body reacts during stress.
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Analyze how prolonged activation of the sympathetic nervous system during periods of chronic stress can influence other body systems.
💡 Hint: Think about your body’s responses when under stress for a long time.
Design a simple wellness plan to help balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
💡 Hint: Consider activities that promote relaxation and those that raise energy.
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