Which Division of the Nervous System Is Characterized by Highly

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which division of the nervous system is characterized by highly branched postganglionic fibers that innervate multiple organs?

• A) somatic motor
• B) parasympathetic
• C) visceral sensory
• D) sympathetic

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Definitions:

Adolescent Growth Spurt

a rapid increase in an individual's height and weight during puberty, resulting from accelerated bone growth.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Secondary sexual characteristics are features that appear during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the two sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Adult Height

The final height an individual achieves after undergoing the growth phases of childhood and adolescence, influenced by genetics and environmental factors.

Sexual Reproduction

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