Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Appear to

question 86

Multiple Choice

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to

• A) not change their gaze durations between objects and people.
• B) maintain eye contact with others.
• C) not feel emotions.
• D) have overactive mirror neurons.

Describe the pathways preganglionic and postganglionic neurons follow in the sympathetic division.

Define the characteristics and roles of the enteric nervous system.

Distinguish between sympathetic, parasympathetic, and somatic parts of the nervous system based on their control over different effectors.

Understand how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems regulate effectors such as blood vessels, heart, and glands.

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