Asked by Kayleen Roybal on Jun 27, 2024

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Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine contributes to a slowdown of the:

A) immune system.
B) autonomic nervous system.
C) sympathetic nervous system.
D) cardiovascular system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

Immune System

is the body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and other potentially harmful foreign bodies.

  • Understand the link between stress, immune response, and disease, encompassing the study of psychoneuroimmunology.
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Tamara MarcetaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is associated with stress responses, which can suppress the immune system's functionality over time, making it less effective at fighting off illnesses and infections.