The Parasympathetic Nervous System Is to the Sympathetic Nervous System

question 400

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic nervous system is to the sympathetic nervous system as ________ is to ________.

• A)dilating pupils;contracting pupils
• B)raising blood pressure;lowering blood pressure
• C)inhibiting digestion;stimulating digestion
• D)lowering blood sugar;raising blood sugar

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Definitions:

PGA

A common abbreviation with multiple meanings; in a biological context, it could refer to Phenylglyoxylic acid, otherwise, it's often used for Professional Golfers' Association.

PGAL

Phosphoglyceraldehyde, a three-carbon molecule formed in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis and glycolysis.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for many cellular processes.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and anabolic pathways.