The Parasympathetic Fibers of the _________ Nerve Stimulate Many Large

question 85

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic fibers of the _________ nerve stimulate many large glands in the head such as the nasal and lacrimal glands.

• A) trochlear (IV)
• B) facial (VII)
• C) oculomotor (III)
• D) optic (II)

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Definitions:

Pyruvate

A critical energy currency of cells, produced from glucose through glycolysis, serving as a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways.

Basal Metabolism

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest, ensuring basic physiological functions.

Thermoregulation

The process by which organisms regulate their internal body temperature to maintain homeostasis.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process involving oxygen where cells convert nutrients into energy and produce carbon dioxide and water as waste products.