The two components of autonomous nervous system have antagonistic action. But in certain cases their effects are mutually helpful. Which of the following statement is correct?
A
At rest, the control of heart beat is not by the vagus nerve
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B
During exercise the sympathetic control decreases
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C
During exercise the parasympathetic control decreases
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D
Stimulation of sympathetic system results in constriction of the pupil
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Solution
The correct option is C During exercise the parasympathetic control decreases Both sympathetic and parasympathetic are mutually helpful during exercise. Our heart rate both at rest and during exercise is controlled by the nervous system. The sympathetic system increases our heartbeat during exercise. The parasympathetic system decreases our heart rate after exercise. As the pressure receptor send the signal to the vagus nerve of the parasympathetic system which then sends message to the medulla oblongata that slows down the heart rate. Thus the correct answer is option C.