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Which of the following statements is correct about the nervous system in humans
I. The sympathetic nervous system promotes ‘fight or flight’ responses.
II. Organs in the body are only controlled or influenced by either the sympathetic or the parasympathetic nervous system
III. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes food digestion and relaxation in the body
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
I. The sympathetic nervous system promotes ‘fight or flight’ responses.
II. Organs in the body are only controlled or influenced by either the sympathetic or the parasympathetic nervous system
III. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes food digestion and relaxation in the body
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
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Which of the following statements is correct about the nervous system in humans
I. The sympathetic nervous system promotes ‘fight or flight’ responses.
II. Organs in the body are only controlled or influenced by either the sympathetic or the parasympathetic nervous system
III. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes food digestion and relaxation in the body
a) I and II
b) I and III
c) II and III
d) I, II and III
Correct answer : (b) I and III
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls the involuntary actions of the internal organs.
- There are two parts of the ANS- sympathetic and parasympathetic.
- Sympathetic system prepares the body for emergency situations while parasympathetic system re-establishes normal conditions after the extreme act is over.
- The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed or resting.
I. The sympathetic nervous system promotes ‘fight or flight’ responses.
II. Organs in the body are only controlled or influenced by either the sympathetic or the parasympathetic nervous system
III. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes food digestion and relaxation in the body
a) I and II
b) I and III
c) II and III
d) I, II and III
Correct answer : (b) I and III
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls the involuntary actions of the internal organs.
- There are two parts of the ANS- sympathetic and parasympathetic.
- Sympathetic system prepares the body for emergency situations while parasympathetic system re-establishes normal conditions after the extreme act is over.
- The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed or resting.
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