1.

What component of our nervous system consists of nerves that control the self- regulating responses
of our body?

a. Peripheral branch

b. Autonomic division

c. Central nervous system

d. Sympathetic component

e. Parasympathetic component

2. What specific component of the human nervous system is dominant when a person is under stress
such as when he is lying?

a. Autonomic nervous system

b. Parasympathetic nervous system

c. Sympathetic nervous system

d. Peripheral nervous system

3. If sympathetic nervous system dominates your body because you are suffering from serious anxiety,
then the flow of your saliva is?

a. Stimulated

b. Inhibited

c. Stronger

d. Dilated

ANS in Polygraph Examination

• Nervous System

- Central Nervous System

- Peripheral Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

- Somatic Nervous System: controls organs under voluntary control (mainly muscles)

- Autonomic Nervous System: regulates individual organ function & homeostasis; mostly not
subject to voluntary control.
 • Importance of ANS

- Emergency situations: stress; "flight or take "flight" (run away)

- Non-emergency situations: "rest" & "digest"

• ANS responsible:

- monitoring conditions in internal environment in them

- bringing about appropriate changes

• ANS: 2 Major Components

-Sympathetic

-Parasympathetic

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic NS Parasympathetic NS

• Like accelerator of car • Like brakes in car

• Mobilized body for action • Slows body down to keep its rhythm

• Increases heart rate • Enables body to conserve & store energy

• Elevates blood pressure