Which Activity Is NOT a Function of the Parasympathetic Nervous

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which activity is NOT a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• A)slowing heartbeat
• B)stimulating digestive activity
• C)inhibiting bowel movement
• D)constricting pupils

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Definitions:

Preoperational

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Preconventional

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Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals can think abstractly and reason logically.

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