Question

Which of the following physiological

responses follows eating a large meal?
A. Pulse rate increases.
B. Peristalsis rate increases.
C. Enzyme production decreases.
D. Parasympathetic nervous
activity decreases.

Answer 1

for b, the peristalsis rate does not increase because it was already finished as you already ate the food.

the parasympathetic nervous system speeds up digestion, so it is not d

i’d say it’s probably c, since the enzymes are being utilized, not produced, in digesting a large meal

Answer 2

I’m confident it’s C