The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems Play Complementary Roles in Maintaining

question 68

Multiple Choice

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play complementary roles in maintaining a balanced or constant internal state. This constant internal state is referred to as _.

• A) homeosynthesis
• B) homeostasis
• C) a resting potential
• D) neural plasticity

---

Definitions:

Insertion

The location or manner in which a skeletal muscle connects to the bone or different body part that it actuates.

Action Occurs

The process or event of a specific action taking place, often referring to physiological or biochemical processes in biology.

Class III Lever

A lever system where the effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load, commonly seen in human anatomy in actions like fishing and using a broom.

Capacity To Shorten

The capacity to shorten refers to the ability of muscle fibers to contract, thereby enabling movement and force production.