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barry barry
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12 years ago
While driving down the Interstate at rush hour, you get cut off by an 18-wheeler and have to slam on the brakes. In addition to a major case of road rage, you also develop a rapid heart rate and breathing rate. What caused this increase? (Indicate branch of the nervous system and neurotransmitters.) What is happening to your digestion at this point?
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12 years ago
The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system has been activated. The neurotransmitters epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin) are responsible. While this system is active, digestion will be slowed down.
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