Question

Carol is enjoying eating her dinner. While eating, she notices that her saliva secretion is higher than normal and that she feels good and relaxed. What causes this relaxed state? . . . . A.Parasympathetic nervous system. . . . B.Sympathetic nervous system. . . .C. Peripheral nervous system.

Answer 1

The right answer is "A.Parasympathetic nervous system".

It is called the parasympathetic nervous system that is part of the autonomic nervous system whose neurons are located in the brainstem or sacral medulla, segments S2, S3 and S4. It is responsible for stimulating actions that allow the body to respond to situations of calm and relaxation. These actions are: deceleration of heart rate, decrease in blood pressure, decrease in adrenaline and blood sugar.

Answer 2

"Parasympathetic nervous system" is the one among the following choices that causes this relaxed state. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your help.