Tag: autonomic nervous system

Diagram showing autonomic nervous system pathways: sympathetic fight-flight versus parasympathetic rest-digest across heart, lungs, digestive system, and pupils
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How Your Body Switches Between Two Operating Systems: The Autonomic Nervous System Explained

Your body operates two competing nervous systems that constantly switch control. The sympathetic system activates fight-or-flight responses during stress, while…

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