The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Differ in All of the Following

question 15

Multiple Choice

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems differ in all of the following EXCEPT ________.

• A) their effectors
• B) target organ responses to their neurotransmitters
• C) regulation of activity by higher brain centers
• D) their efferent pathways and ganglia

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms or the basic rights of others.

Comorbidity

The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A psychiatric disorder seen in children and adolescents characterized by defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors towards authority figures.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from those to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.