Physiological responses associated with anxiety are modulated by the brain through which system?
a. Autonomic nervous
b. Cardiovascular
c. Neuromuscular
d. Endocrine
A
The autonomic nervous system, which comprises parasympathetic and sympathetic systems, is responsible for the individual's physiological responses to anxiety. The parasympathetic system conserves body responses, and the sympathetic system activates body responses. Sympathetic reactions predominate in anxiety.
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Change 1/4 to a percent. ____________________
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