The Heart, Glands, and Smooth Muscles Are Controlled by the _____

question 170

Multiple Choice

The heart, glands, and smooth muscles are controlled by the _____ nervous system.

• A)afferent
• B)somatic
• C)efferent
• D)autonomic

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Definitions:

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Libido

A term used in psychoanalytic theory to denote the sexual or life drive, often manifested as sexual energy.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing the ethical or moral part of the psyche, which controls or inhibits the impulses of the id based on societal norms.

Psychosocial Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Erik Erikson that outlines stages of psychological and social development from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the importance of social interactions and experiences.