The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Differ in All of the Following

question 41

Multiple Choice

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems differ in all of the following except .

• A)all of the neurotransmitters
• B)their efferent pathways
• C)to some degree in target responses to their neurotransmitters
• D)their effectors

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, used to assess the health of respiratory systems.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during a normal breath.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after the inspiration of a normal tidal volume, reflecting lung capacity.