Asked by
Abdullah Nasrallh
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
Your body is prepared for defensive action by the ________ system.
A) somatic nervous
B) sympathetic nervous
C) parasympathetic nervous
D) endocrine
Sympathetic Nervous
This term is incomplete. However, it might refer to the "Sympathetic Nervous System," which is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.
Somatic Nervous
Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body through control of skeletal muscles.
Parasympathetic Nervous
Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Understand the functions of different parts of the nervous system.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the functions of different parts of the nervous system.