Which Division of the Autonomic Nervous System Arouses the Body

question 279

Multiple Choice

Which division of the autonomic nervous system arouses the body and mobilizes its energy in stressful situations?

• A) the parasympathetic nervous system
• B) the sympathetic nervous system
• C) the somatic nervous system
• D) the central nervous system

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Definitions:

Visual Acuity

A measure of the clarity or sharpness of vision, typically assessed by one's ability to identify letters or numbers at a standardized distance.

Visual Pathway

The neural path through which visual information travels from the eye to the brain, involving specific areas and structures critical for processing and interpreting visual stimuli.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling the perception of vision.

Cortex

The cortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.