PN3 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE

PN3 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 1. Be able to identify sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and functions Sympathetic- one of 3 parts of the autonomic nervous system Functions: Primary process is to stimulate the fight or flight response Regulates the body’s unconscious actions Constantly active at a basic level to maintain homeostasis Parasympathetic- also one of 3 parts of the autonomic nervous system. Known as the rest & digest system Functions: Conserves energy as it slows the hear...