Once the Stressful Situation Ends, Your Parasympathetic Nervous System

question 122

Multiple Choice

Once the stressful situation ends, your parasympathetic nervous system

• A) increases perspiration.
• B) increases heart rate.
• C) slows breathing.
• D) slows digestion

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Definitions:

Plasmids

Circular DNA molecules separate from the chromosomal DNA, often found in bacteria, that can replicate independently and carry genes beneficial for survival.

Chromatids

The two filamentous structures, split longitudinally from a chromosome during cellular division, each embodying a DNA double helix.

Capsids

Capsids are the protein shells that enclose the genetic material of viruses, providing protection and aiding in the transmission of the viral genome between hosts.

Peptidoglycan

A sophisticated polymer located in bacterial cell walls, offering shape and structural integrity.