Which Is a Biologic Effect Typically Attributed to the Parasympathetic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is a biologic effect typically attributed to the parasympathetic nervous system?

• A) Bradycardia
• B) Salivation
• C) Bronchoconstriction
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Optic Chiasm

Junction of the optic nerves, one from each eye, at which the axons from the nasal halves of the retinas cross to the brain’s opposite side.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.