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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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The two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the parasympathetic and the:

Sympathomimetic
Sympathetic
Parasympathomimetic
Paraspinal

Explanation

Answer: B - The parasympathetic and the sympathetic are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The Parasympathetic response is known as the “feed or breed” response and slows down heart rate, respiration and decreases blood pressure. The sympathetic response is known as the “fight or flight” response and works to increase the heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.

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