Marta is waiting backstage to deliver an important presentation. She notices her heart rate has increased, her mouth feels dry, and her breathing is rapid. Once her presentation is over and she sits down, she finds that her breathing slows down and she begins to feel calm.
With reference to Marta's experience, explain the function of the autonomic nervous system.
18 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Divisions of the nervous system. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.