Which of the Following Physiological Responses Is Associated with an Elevation

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physiological responses is associated with an elevation in parasympathetic nervous system activity?

• A) shifting blood flow away from the gastrointestinal tract
• B) enhanced absorption of nutrients
• C) enhanced mobilization of energy stores
• D) increased heart rate
• E) increased contractile force of the heart

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Definitions:

Primary Somatic Sensory Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex that receives and processes sensory information from the body.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical signals for the nervous system.

Muscles

Tissue in the body that contracts to create movement or force.

Position

A specific location or arrangement in space that an object or entity occupies at any given time.