Question

the sympathetic nervous system is working at full speed not only when you are emotionally upset but also when you are physically stressed. for example, if you have just had surgery or run a marathon, your (1. ) glands (activated by the sympathetic nervous system) will be pumping out epinephrine and norepinephrine (see figure 7.26). the effects of sympathetic nervous system activation continue for several minutes until its (2. ) are destroyed by the liver. thus, although sympathetic nerve impulses themselves may act only briefly, the hormonal effects they provoke linger. the widespread and prolonged effects of sympathetic activation help explain why we need time to calm down after an extremely stressful situation.
the sympathetic division generates a head of steam that enables the body to cope rapidly and vigorously with situations that threaten (3. ) its function is to provide the best conditions for responding to some threat, whether the best response is to run, to see better, or to think more clearly
homeostatic imbalance 7.10
some illnesses or diseases are at least aggravated, if not caused, by excessive (4. ) nervous system stimulation. certain individuals, called type a people, always work at breakneck speed and push themselves continually. these are people who are likely to have heart disease, high blood pressure, and ulcers, all of which may be worsened by prolonged sympathetic nervous system (5. ) or the rebound from it.

1. sympathetic 2. activity 3 adrenal 4 hormones 5. homeostasis
2. homeostasis 2 sympathetic 3 activity 4. adrenal 5 hormones
3. adrenal 2 hormones 3 homeostasis 4 sympathetic 5 activity
4. hormones 2. homeostasis 3. sympathetic 4. activity 5. adrenal
5. activity 2 adrenal 3. hormones 4. homeostasis 5 sympathetic

Explanation:

1. The adrenal glands are activated by the sympathetic nervous system to release epinephrine and norepinephrine.
2. Hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) are destroyed by the liver.
3. The sympathetic division helps the body cope with threats to homeostasis.
4. Excessive sympathetic nervous system stimulation can aggravate illnesses.
5. Prolonged sympathetic nervous system activity can worsen health issues.

Answer:

1. adrenal 2. hormones 3. homeostasis 4. sympathetic 5. activity