An individual is walking through a quiet forest when they suddenly hear a loud, low growl nearby. Their heart begins to pound, and their pupils dilate. Once they realize the sound was just a recording from a nearby researcher's speaker, their body gradually returns to its normal resting state.
With reference to this scenario, outline one difference in how the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system regulate bodily functions.
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.