The Second Cranial Nerve Forms a Chiasma at the Base

question 42

True/False

The second cranial nerve forms a chiasma at the base of the brain for partial crossover of neural fibers.

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Definitions:

Fight-or-Flight Response

An instinctual survival mechanism that prepares the body to either confront or flee from immediate threats, activating the sympathetic nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.

Acute Stress

A short-term form of stress resulting from specific events or situations that can be either positive or negative.

Adrenaline

A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, increasing heart rate and energy.