Multiple Choice
In the context of stress management, which coping strategy involves actively working to change a problematic situation or environment, often referred to as 'changing a problem culture'?
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Why is the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system typically active just before a race?
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It stimulates the release of hormones that induce sleep.
B
It promotes relaxation and digestion to conserve energy.
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It helps the body recover from physical exertion by lowering blood pressure.
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It prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate and energy availability.
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Understand that the autonomic nervous system (ANS) has two main divisions: the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, which have opposite effects on the body.
Recognize that the sympathetic division is often called the 'fight or flight' system because it prepares the body to respond to stressful or demanding situations.
Identify the physiological changes caused by the sympathetic division, such as increased heart rate, dilation of airways, and release of energy stores (like glucose) to provide immediate energy.
Relate these changes to the context of a race, where the body needs to be alert, energized, and ready for physical exertion.
Conclude that the sympathetic division is active before a race because it prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate and energy availability, rather than promoting relaxation or recovery.
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