The ____ Nervous System Mobilizes the Body When One Needs

question 261

Multiple Choice

The ____ nervous system mobilizes the body when one needs to exert tremendous energy (such as flee from an attacker) .

• A) somatic
• B) central
• C) sympathetic
• D) parasympathetic

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Definitions:

Compliance

The ability of an organ or vessel to distend in response to applied pressure, often used to describe the behavior of blood vessels or lung tissue.

Popliteal Artery

The major artery supplying blood to the knee, thigh, and lower leg, located behind the knee.

Ulnar Artery

The ulnar artery is a major blood vessel of the forearm that runs from the brachial artery to the hand, supplying blood to the muscles of the forearm and the hand.

Baroreceptor Mechanism

A reflex mechanism using sensory receptors in the blood vessels to detect changes in blood pressure and stimulate responses to maintain homeostasis.