What Division of the Human Nervous System Is Responsible for Returning

question 104

Multiple Choice

What division of the human nervous system is responsible for returning the body to a normal state?

• A) peripheral nervous system
• B) central nervous system
• C) parasympathetic nervous system
• D) autonomic nervous system
• E) sympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Abduct

To move a limb or other part of the body away from the midline or another part of the body.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for movement, posture, and stability, known for being under voluntary control.

Characteristic

A distinguishing trait, quality, or property of an individual or thing.

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten, generating force and movement, often through interactions between actin and myosin proteins.