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If you are startled, and in the "flight or fight" mode, the sympathetic autonomic nervous system is active, which will cut of digestion, increase heartrate, dilate pupils, etc.
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How the nervous system works with other system?
it can effect the respirational system like when you are scared you breathe more or deeper
Does a millipede have a nervous system?
Yes when they are scared they curl up into a little ball.
Why do you have to urinate when you get scared or nervous?
nah, the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system actually inhibits bladder contraction. the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system is in charge of a fright response. It seems contradictory that you pee yourself when scared, I'm looking this up myself
Can a horse die from being too scared?
yes, a horse can get over stressed and its nervous system can shut down.
What organ system does the brain belong too?
The nervous system The central nervous system
What are the signs of a nervous hamster?
If a hamster is scared or nervous it may bite you.
Which body system is responsible for increasing heart rate when you are scared or injured?
Adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands)is what you are referring to and it is part of the nervous system. The two glands are located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for our "fight or flight" reaction towards life threatening situations.
What is the opposite word for nervous?
The opposite word for nervous is calm because nervous means that you are slightly scared of something which means that if you are not scared even a little then you are calmed. Therefore, the opposite word for nervous is calm.
Does the central nervous system consist of the somatic nervous system?
No. Nervous System is comprised of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) The PNS is comprised of the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System is comprised of the Sympathetic Nervous System, the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Enteric Nervous System
What is the word when your scared of being in front of an audience?
nervous, stage fright, scared
When did Jacques Triger die?
Jacques Triger died in 1867.
When was Jacques Triger born?
Jacques Triger was born in 1801.
