Which of the Following Physical Changes Is Likely to Be

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical changes is likely to be initiated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

• A) Increased pupil dilation
• B) Decreased heart rate
• C) Increased salivation
• D) Increased digestion

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Definitions:

Preterm Infants

Babies born before completing the usual 37 weeks of gestation, often facing higher risks of complications.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, a critical period for adaptation outside the womb.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, often heard as sharp or shrill to the human ear.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The death, while sleeping, of apparently healthy babies who stop breathing for unknown medical reasons. Also called crib death.