What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated? Increased:

A ball and socket joint is a type of synovial joint where the rounded head of one bone fits into the concave socket of another bone, allowing movement in multiple directions. The shoulder joint is a classic example of a ball and socket joint, where the rounded head of the humerus bone fits into the shallow socket of the scapula bone, allowing for a wide range of movements such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. The ankle joint is a hinge joint, the elbow joint is a hinge joint, and the knee joint is a complex hinge joint.

The bones that articulate with the carpals are the distal end of the radius and the distal end of the ulna. These two bones form the wrist joint with the carpals. Therefore, if you break the distal end of both the ulna and radius, it will result in a wrist fracture. This type of injury is also known as a distal radius and ulna fracture.

The malleus, incus, and stapes are three small bones, collectively known as the ossicles, located in the middle ear. These bones work together to transmit sound waves from the eardrum to the inner ear, where they are converted into nerve impulses that are then sent to the brain. The malleus is attached to the eardrum, the incus is in between the malleus and the stapes, and the stapes is connected to the inner ear. Together, they form a chain that amplifies the sound waves and transmits them efficiently to the inner ear.

When the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, it activates the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body for physical activity or stressful situations. This response includes several physiological changes, such as:

Increased heart rate and cardiac output: The sympathetic nervous system releases adrenaline and noradrenaline, which increase heart rate and cardiac output to provide more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles.

Decreased uterine activity: The sympathetic nervous system inhibits uterine contractions to prevent

premature labor.

Decreased pancreatic activity: The sympathetic nervous system inhibits insulin secretion and promotes glucagon secretion to increase blood glucose levels.

Decreased gastrointestinal activity: The sympathetic nervous system inhibits digestive functions to divert blood flow to the muscles.