The Two Major Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System Are

question 120

Multiple Choice

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the ___ and ___ divisions.

• A) somatic; autonomic
• B) sympathetic; parasympathetic
• C) primary; secondary
• D) sensory; motor

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Definitions:

Neutral Oxygen Balance

A term in explosives chemistry indicating that an explosive compound has an oxygen balance of zero, meaning it has exactly enough oxygen to oxidize all its components.

Oxidize

A chemical process involving the transfer of electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent, increasing the oxidation state of the substance.

Explosive Molecule

A compound that rapidly undergoes a chemical change producing an increase in temperature, gas, and pressure.

Oxygen Balance

A concept in chemistry indicating the relative amount of oxygen available for reactions, important in evaluating the explosive potential of chemicals.