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The fight or flight response is initiated by the sympathetic nervous system.

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What kind of stimulus might cause a reponse from your autonomic system?

The autonomic nervous system is in charge of involuntary functions. There are two divisions-the sympathetic and parasympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system initiates the fight-or-flight response in emergency situations. The parasympathetic nervous system is referred to as the "rest and digest" stage in which the body "slows down" after the fight-or-flight response.


What component of the nervous system is associated with the fight or flight?

sympathetic nervous system.


Which division of the autonomic nervous system does epinephrine imitate?

The sympathetic (fight or flight) system.


What nervous system gets your body ready for action in an emergency by increasing adrenalin and slowing down digestion.?

sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system


What activates the sympathetic nervous system?

epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulate the sympathetic nervous system


Does the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiate the stress response?

No, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" functions and promotes relaxation. The stress response is typically initiated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.


Which organ system carries signals around the body?

They sympathetic and para sympathetic nervous system.


What components of the nervous system is associated with the fight or flight response?

sympathetic nervous system.


What hormone activated the sympathetic nervous system?

epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulate the sympathetic nervous system


Who Activates the sympathetic nervous system?

epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulate the sympathetic nervous system


Is vasoconstriction controlled by the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system?

Vasoconstriction is primarily controlled by the sympathetic nervous system.


Does morphine affect the parasympathetic or the sympathetic nervous system?

Sympathetic