3. Name the division of the peripheral nervous system that is activated in each of these
examples:

a. You are startled when a friend pulls a practical joke and spooks you with a loud sound.

b. You move your arms and legs to take an evening walk.

c. Your stomach makes a gurgling sound as it digests your lunch.

d. Feeling a little stressed? You take a few breaths to calm down.

e. You are at the line, waiting for you race to start, and your heart begins to pound.

Respuesta :

A startle reflex (a), digestion (c), breathing (d) and heart pumping (e) are responses of the ANS, while arm/leg movement (b) is a response of the SNS. They are major divisions of the PNS.

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) serves to connect the central nervous system to different organs, limbs, and skin.

The PNS can be divided into Somatic Nervous System (SNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).

The Somatic Nervous System is responsible for controlling the voluntary movements of the body.

The Somatic Nervous System is responsible for regulating the involuntary movements (reflexes) of the body.

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