Card 7 / 18: Watch this video ( http://openstaxcollege.org/l/emotions ) to learn about physical responses to emotion. The autonomic system, which is important for regulating the homeostasis of the organ systems, is also responsible for our physiological responses to emotions such as fear. The video summarizes the extent of the body's reactions and describes several effects of the autonomic system in response to fear. On the basis of what you have already studied about autonomic function, which effect would you expect to be associated with parasympathetic, rather than sympathetic, activity?
Answer:
The release of urine in extreme fear. The sympathetic system normally constricts sphincters such as that of the urethra.
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