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The nurse differentiates the sympathetic from the parasympathetic nervous systems. Which statement about the sympathetic system is accurate?
 
  a. The sympathetic system provides energy for fight or flight in stressful situations.
  b. The sympathetic system slows the heart rate after a stressful situation.
  c. The sympathetic system supports deep sleep after large expenditures of energy.
  d. The sympathetic system relaxes blood vessels to counteract hypertension.

Question 2

Which reflex indicates an abnormality in the motor control pathways from the cerebral cortex?
 
  a. Babinski reflex
  b. Biceps reflex
  c. Brachioradialis reflex
  d. Knee jerk reflex



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Answer to Question 1

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The sympathetic nervous system gears up the body for fight or flight situations with epi-nephrine that will raise the blood pressure (BP), reduce bowel motility, and energize the whole body to defend itself in a stressful situation. The parasympathetic system slows the heart rate af-ter stress, supports deep sleep, and relaxes blood vessels.

Answer to Question 2

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A positive Babinski reflex indicates an abnormality in the motor pathways from the cerebral cortex.



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