Harmful physical and mental stress can occur when the ____ nervous system is continually activated
a. parasympathetic
b. autonomic
c. sympathetic
d. peripheral
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The parasympathetic nervous system maintains normal function on a day-to-day basis.
b. Incorrect. The ANS includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
c. Correct. Harmful physical and mental stress can occur when the sympathetic nervous system is continually activated.
d. Incorrect. The peripheral nervous system consists of all nerves that emerge from the brain and spinal cord.
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