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which division of the autonomic nervous system (ans) promotes homeostasis when the body is engaged in any type of physical work?
somatic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
sensory nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements. The sensory nervous system is for sensory input. The parasympathetic nervous system is active during rest. The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight - or - flight" response, which is useful during physical work to increase heart rate, blood flow to muscles etc., promoting homeostasis during physical activity.
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B. Sympathetic nervous system