autonomic nervous systems Flashcards

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sympathetic

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prepares the body in times of emergency
Increases heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure and slows activities in the digestive track
Known as fight or flight

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parasympathetic

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after the emergency, slows down the heart rate, decreases respirations, lowers blood pressure and increases activity in the digestive tract

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