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Assertion (A): Sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for violent action against abnormal conditions. Reason (R): Sympathetic nervous system accelerates heartbeat.

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Assertion (A): Sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for violent action against abnormal conditions.

Reason (R): Sympathetic nervous system accelerates heartbeat.

Which of the following is correct?

Options

  • Both A and R are True.

  • A is True, R is False.

  • A is False but R is True.

  • Both A and R are False.

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Solution

Both A and R are True.

Explanation:

Catecholamine hormones (epinephrine and nor-epinephrine) released by sympathetic nerve systems raise heart rate. Our body so gets ready for fight or flight and becomes hyperactive or violent under uncommon circumstances.

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Chapter 10: Nervous System - Exercises [Page 147]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Nervous System
Exercises | Q 2. (a) | Page 147
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