The enzyme pepsin functions with a very low pH of around 2. It is found in the stomach, with the acidity coming from the hydrochloric acid present there. it breaks proteins into amino acids.
Sympathetic nervous system is activated in this situation.
This branch of nervous system is activated when any individual encounters stressful or dangerous situation.This is responsible for 'fight or flight' response.
It takes place by activating adrenal gland which releases specific hormones adrenaline and nor adrenaline also called as catecholamines . These hormones are responsible for the appropriate physiological response to the situation.
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If an infant of a diabetic mother is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse should EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF MOTHER GLUCOSE LEVEL IN THE INFANT BY PERFORMING A BLOOD TEST ON THE NEWBORN. This test is known as Heel Stick Blood Test. It is used to determine the blood glucose level in the infant.
