Parasympathetic Functions Include ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Parasympathetic functions include ________.

• A) allowing the body to cope with an external threat
• B) raising blood glucose levels
• C) lens accommodation for close vision
• D) a stimulation of heart rate and force of contraction

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, involved in the maturation of T lymphocytes (T cells).

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.