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

question 71

Multiple Choice

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

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

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A methodology for studying the structure and pattern of communication in everyday conversations.

Dominant Message

The primary or most prominent message communicated to an audience, typically intended to influence or inform.

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