Explain the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating homeostasis and responding to stress.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and managing the body's response to stress through its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Homeostasis regulation: The ANS maintains internal balance by controlling bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Stress response: During stress, the sympathetic division of the ANS activates the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies, while the parasympathetic division promotes relaxation and recovery after the stress has passed. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Autonomic Nervous System in Homeostasis and Stress ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ The ANS regulates vital functions to maintain equilibrium within the body and orchestrates the stress response to prepare the body for action and ensure survival. ⚹◊How does the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine help the body respond to stress and maintain homeostasis?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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