The Difference Between the Speed of Somatic Transmission and Autonomic

question 26

Multiple Choice

The difference between the speed of somatic transmission and autonomic transmission of nerve impulses is due primarily to the:

• A)Presence of myelin.
• B)Absence of acetylcholine.
• C)Abundance of ganglia.
• D)Availability of neuronal tissue.

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Definitions:

Injury Prevention

Strategies and methods implemented to avoid or reduce the risk of bodily harm.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action of the toes, especially in infants, where the big toe moves upward and the other toes fan out in response to the sole being stroked, indicative of neurological function.

Plantar Reflex

A reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated, leading to toe flexion or extension, indicative of neurological function.

Moro Reflex

An involuntary response seen in newborns, where they suddenly extend their arms and legs and then curl them in if they feel like they are falling.