There Is Considerable Evidence That the ____ System of the Brain

question 29

Multiple Choice

There is considerable evidence that the ____ system of the brain functions abnormally for many people with PTSD.

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

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction and cognitive functions.

Effector Cells

Cells that perform a response in the body after receiving a signal, such as T-cells and B-cells in the immune system attacking pathogens.

Parasympathetic Innervation

A component of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" activities in the body.

Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves

Nervous system fibers that originate from the sacral spinal nerves, innervating the pelvic organs.