A category 5 hurricane is approaching. Which change in an individual's vital signs is most likely?
a. Pulse rate changes from 90 to 72
b. Pupil size changes from 6 mm to 4 mm
c. Complaints of intestinal cramping begin
d. Blood pressure changes from 114/62 to 136/78
D
This frightening experience would stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing a release of norepinephrine, an excitatory neurotransmitter. It prepares the body for fight or flight. Increased blood pressure, pupil size, and pulse rate signify release of norepinephrine. Intestinal cramping would be associated with stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
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