Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about the parasympathetic
system?
a) It increases digestive action.
b) It is the fight or flight system.
c) slows breathing rate
d) establishes resting state
Answers
The statement which is not true about parasympathetic system is that it is increase digestive action.
answer A is correct.
Answer:
Explanation:
The statement about the parasympathetic system which is incorrect is it is the flight or flight system.
In the autonomic part system, the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system are apart. Parasympathetic nervous system function exact opposite to the functions of the sympathetic nervous system.
When an individual is in a threatening situation, the sympathetic nervous system helps by making the personal flight which means, it increases the heart rate, blood pressure, etc. Whereas, when the threat is out of reach the parasympathetic system reduces the individual's heart rate, produce rest, etc.