While driving down the interstate at rush hour, you get cut off by an 18-wheeler and have to slam on the brakes. In addition to a major case of road rage, you also develop a rapid heart rate and breathing rate
What caused this increase? (Indicate the branch of the nervous system and neurotransmitters.) What is happening to your digestion at this point?
The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system has been activated. The neurotransmitter norepinephrine (noradrenalin) is responsible. While this system is active, digestion will be slowed down.
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