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The Nervous System (An introduction)

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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The Sympathetic Nervous System

In times of fear or fighting, the sympathetic nervous system gets activated. And your heart rate increases. Your pupils tend to dilate when you get frightened. The reason why we have these systems is when certain times arise in which you need to protect your body and maintain homeostasis.

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