In the healthcare field, it is very important to understand that emotions affect our body. An individual under stress can exhibit many symptoms that are stress related. If you are stressed what signs and symptoms may you exhibit?

The Autonomic Nervous System

Which system controls secretion by the adrenal medulla – the sympathetic or the parasympathetic? What two hormones are released by the adrenal medulla?

Using Table 9.3 Fill in the following: E book 9.5e
   Sympathetic                                                       Parasympathetic
Effect on heart

Increases heart rate and force of contraction

Effect on breathing rate (air flow)

Effect on bronchioles

Effect on digestion (look at gastric motility)
Increases digestion rate

Higher Level Regulation of ANS

⦁ Emotions, Depression, and Anxiety can all affect the ANS. In the E book what are the four functions that may be affected?

⦁ In the healthcare field, it is very important to understand that emotions affect our body. An individual under stress can exhibit many symptoms that are stress related. If you are stressed what signs and symptoms may you exhibit?

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