The Central Distinguishing Characteristic of a Religious Symbol Is That

question 31

Multiple Choice

The central distinguishing characteristic of a religious symbol is that it __________.

• A) is described in a sacred writing
• B) enables people to participate in perceived ultimacy
• C) has to do with a god or gods
• D) may be used only by holy persons such as priests
• E) represents something other than itself

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Chain

A part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of a series of nerve fibers that run alongside the spinal column, influencing the body's fight or flight response.

Spinal Nerve

One of 31 pairs of nerves formed by the joining of the dorsal and ventral roots that arise from the spinal cord.

Preganglionic Neurons

Nerve cells that originate in the central nervous system and synapse within autonomic ganglia, sending signals to postganglionic neurons.

Enteric Nervous System

A part of the nervous system specifically dedicated to governing the gastrointestinal system, often referred to as the "second brain."