The Involuntary Subconscious Motor Component of the Peripheral Nervous System

question 32

Multiple Choice

The involuntary subconscious motor component of the peripheral nervous system is called the:

• A) autonomic nervous system.
• B) somatic nervous system.
• C) afferent nervous system.
• D) brain.

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Definitions:

Positive-Sum Game

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Payoff Matrix

A table that shows the potential outcomes of different strategies in a strategic interaction, commonly used in game theory.

Oligopolistic Industry

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Differentiated Oligopoly

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