Which of the Following Is True of the Sympathetic Branch

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system?

• A) its activation results in physiological changes consistent with "rest and digest"
• B) the cell bodies of sympathetic neurons are located near their target structures
• C) the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is widely used by sympathetic neurons
• D) none of the above are true statements

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Definitions:

Defenses

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals or the ego to protect against feelings of anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where uncomfortable thoughts, memories, or urges are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Subception

A psychological phenomenon where an individual responds to stimuli subconsciously without being consciously aware of the stimuli.