You are an HCA working with Alex, a 52-year-old patient with hypertension and anxiety. Alex’s heart rate increases during stress and slows down during relaxation. Understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is crucial for effective care. Which of the following accurately differentiates the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

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You are an HCA working with Alex, a 52-year-old patient with hypertension and anxiety. Alex’s heart rate increases during stress and slows down during relaxation. Understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is crucial for effective care.  Which of the following accurately differentiates the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

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Sympathetic slows bodily functions, while parasympathetic speeds them up

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Sympathetic speeds bodily functions up, while parasympathetic helps relax and slow them down

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Both systems always work simultaneously

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Sympathetic is part of the central nervous system, while parasympathetic is part of the peripheral nervous system

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