Which of the Following Is NOT a Major Effect Produced

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major effect produced by sympathetic postganglionic fibers in spinal nerves?

• A) dilation of respiratory passageways
• B) reduction of the rate of urine formation at the kidneys
• C) stimulation of energy production and use of skeletal muscle tissue
• D) stimulation of arrector pili
• E) constriction of cutaneous blood vessels

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Definitions:

Neural Tube

is an embryonic structure that eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord during prenatal development.

Spina Bifida

A neural tube defect that results in spinal nerves growing outside of the vertebrae, often resulting in paralysis and developmental disability.

Anencephaly

A neural tube defect that results in the failure of all or part of the brain to develop, resulting in death prior to or shortly after birth.

Sciatica

A condition characterized by pain going down the leg from the lower back, often due to irritation of the sciatic nerve.