In the healthy individual, pain and anxiety: (Select all that apply.)
a. activate the sympathetic nervous system.
b. decrease stress levels.
c. help remove one from harm.
d. increase performance levels.
A, C, D
In the healthy person, pain and anxiety are adaptive mechanisms used to increase performance levels or to remove one from potential harm. The "fight or flight" response occurs in response to pain and/or anxiety and involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Pain and anxiety, however, can induce significant stress.
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