Autonomic Nervous System

Question 1

Parasympathetic?

Answer 1

In control when the animal is at rest, prepares the body for activities that conserve energy.

Decreases heart rate and respiratory rate, stimulates salivary glands and digestive juices.

Question 2

Sympathetic?

Answer 2

Prepares body for flight or fight.

Inhibits digestive system and salivation, increases heart and respiratory rates, encourages liver to release glucose to blood and stimulates adrenal glands to release hormones.

Question 3

Flight or Fight:

Answer 3

1. Anygdosia reacts to threat.
2. Hypothalamus activates sympathetic nervous system and releases adrenaline.
3. Adrenal cortex releases cortisol for continued alertness.