Tasha's sympathetic nervous system is not working. Which of the following would be a likely result?
A)Tasha is experiencing an excess of flight or fight response.
B)Tasha's digestion will be constantly slowed down.
C)Tasha's heart will not speed up when she is in an emergency situation.
D)Tasha will develop health problems from chronic stress.

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The sympathetic nervous system causes the heart rate to increase as part of our emergency response. Without a functioning sympathetic nervous system, Tasha's heart would not speed up, even when she perceives a threat or emergency.

Tasha's Sympathetic Nervous System Is Not Working