Which of the following responses are regulated by the sympathetic ...

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Which of the following responses are regulated by the sympathetic nervous system?
 
  1. Increased heart rate, bronchial constriction
  2. Peripheral artery dilation, reduced peristalsis
  3. Increased secretions, sex organ stimulation
  4. Relaxation of bladder, pupil dilation

Question 2

The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the nervous system. The instructor determines that learning has occurred when the students make which statement(s)?
 
  1. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.
  2. The peripheral nervous system has mainly sensory functions.
  3. The somatic nervous system gives us voluntary control over our gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
  4. The nervous system helps us react to environmental changes.
  5. The somatic nervous system gives us voluntary control over moving.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Relaxation of the bladder and pupil dilation is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale: The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The somatic nervous system provides voluntary control over moving. The nervous system provides reaction to environmental changes. The peripheral nervous system has both sensory and motor divisions. The somatic nervous system gives voluntary control over skeletal muscles.

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