Gene's Parachute Did Not Open When He Jumped Out of the Airplane

question 3

Multiple Choice

Gene's parachute did not open when he jumped out of the airplane. He injured his back in the thoracic and lumbar regions, damaging the autonomic ganglia found close to his spinal cord. What neurons did he likely damage?

• A) somatic motor neurons
• B) sympathetic preganglionic neurons
• C) parasympathetic preganglionic neurons
• D) sympathetic postganglionic neurons

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Definitions:

Independently

Independently means acting on one's own without influence, support, or control from others, often implying self-sufficiency or autonomy.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Passive Behavior

A pattern of avoiding direct communication, conflict, or confrontation, often characterized by compliance, avoidance of responsibility, and failing to express one’s own needs or preferences.

Vroom-Yetton-Jago

A decision-making model that helps leaders determine the appropriate level of employee participation in decision making based on situational variables.