Under Which Set of Circumstances Would the Diameter of Peripheral

question 116

Multiple Choice

Under which set of circumstances would the diameter of peripheral blood vessels be the greatest?

• A) increased sympathetic stimulation
• B) decreased sympathetic stimulation
• C) increased parasympathetic stimulation
• D) decreased parasympathetic stimulation
• E) both increased parasympathetic and increased sympathetic stimulation

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Definitions:

Broca's Area

An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, typically the left side, associated with the generation of speech.

Motor Cortex

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Broca's Aphasia

A neurological condition affecting speech production, making it difficult to speak fluently but with usually preserved comprehension.

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