Texting Back and Forth with a Friend Is an Example

question 47

True/False

Texting back and forth with a friend is an example of asynchronous interaction.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A component of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and glandular activity.

Neurons

Specialized nervous system cells responsible for conveying information to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Axons

Long nerve fibers that transmit electrical signals from a neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.