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Heart rate and breathing are regulated by a part of the brain stem called the medulla oblongata. This part of the brain stem controls breathing,heartbeat and articulate speech. As far as trembling that is a result of the automatic nervous system activation. It can also increase heart rate and increase breathing rate but it is not a control for these three. This part is called the sympathetic half of the autonomic system, the other half is the parasympathetic.

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The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are essentially opposite of which nervous system?

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are essential opposite those of the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system accelerates functions such as heart rate and breathing and the parasympathetic slows these bodily processes down. The sympathetic also inhibits digestion, whereas the parasympathetic stimulates digestion. The sympathetic nervous system produces "fight-or-flight" reactions, while the parasympathetic functions under relaxed conditions.


What system controls the body's unconscious activities?

The autonomic nervous system controls the body's unconscious activities, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It is responsible for regulating these functions to maintain homeostasis in the body without conscious effort.


How does the sympathetic nervous system impact breathing?

The sympathetic nervous system can increase breathing rate and depth by stimulating the muscles involved in breathing, such as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. This response is part of the body's fight-or-flight reaction to stress or danger.


What organ system does the brain belong too?

The nervous system The central nervous system


The autonomic nervous system includes which of these major components?

The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems are the divisions of the ANS. The sympathetic is where "fight or flight" comes in, and the parasympathetic is what calms us down afterward -- they work to balance each other.

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The answer to this one is medulla:))))))))(((((((((


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The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are essentially opposite of which nervous system?

The effects of the sympathetic nervous system are essential opposite those of the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system accelerates functions such as heart rate and breathing and the parasympathetic slows these bodily processes down. The sympathetic also inhibits digestion, whereas the parasympathetic stimulates digestion. The sympathetic nervous system produces "fight-or-flight" reactions, while the parasympathetic functions under relaxed conditions.


What are the two parts of the nervouse system?

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