Ursula Is Sound Asleep One Night When She Is Suddenly

question 183

Multiple Choice

Ursula is sound asleep one night when she is suddenly awakened by a loud noise coming from her backyard. She gets out of bed and moves to the window in order to see what made the noise. Ursula is relying on her nervous system.

• A) somatic
• B) parasympathetic
• C) autonomic
• D) sympathetic

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