The Cranial Nerves Are to the Somatic Nervous System as the Sympathetic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The cranial nerves are to the somatic nervous system as the sympathetic nervous system is to the:

• A)autonomic nervous system.
• B)peripheral nervous system.
• C)somatic nervous system.
• D)parasympathetic nervous system.

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Definitions:

Fovea

The central portion of the retina, where visual acuity (sharpness of vision) is highest.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and enable the perception of color.

Light-sensitive

The characteristic of being responsive or sensitive to light, often referring to materials or biological entities that change in presence of light.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that convert external stimuli into electrical signals for the nervous system to process.