Genes Direct Our Physical Development by Synthesizing

question 228

Multiple Choice

Genes direct our physical development by synthesizing

• A)hormones.
• B)proteins.
• C)DNA.
• D)chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy and slows the heart rate, among other functions.

Splanchnic Nerves

Nerves that convey information about the nutrient contents of the stomach to the brain and are responsible for providing autonomic nervous system control to the abdomen.

Collateral Ganglia

Collections of nerve cell bodies located in the peripheral autonomic nervous system, involved in transmitting nerve signals to organs.